Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated on Tuesday that Ottawa will not expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra, despite Hoekstra amplifying U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comment referring to Canada as the "51st state." Trump made the remark on Truth Social on Monday, coinciding with news of Canada entering a technical recession, as reported by Statistics Canada. Carney emphasized the necessity of working with the current U.S. administration due to the strong economic and security ties between the two nations, noting that Hoekstra's actions reflect the embassy's standard practice of sharing posts. This stance contrasts with criticism from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who deemed Trump's comment "ridiculous" and called for focus on domestic issues, while a petition to expel Hoekstra has gained traction.