Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly is welcoming president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the next U.S. ambassador in Ottawa.

Joly posted on social media that the Canadian government looks forward to working with Pete Hoekstra to strengthen bilateral ties and advance shared priorities between the two nations.

Trump announced on Wednesday that Hoekstra, a former member of Congress for Michigan, will be his next U.S. ambassador to Canada.{ai:summary}<p>Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly has expressed optimism about President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Pete Hoekstra as the next U.S. ambassador to Canada. Joly stated that the Canadian government anticipates collaborating with Hoekstra to enhance bilateral relations and address common goals. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Trump's pick Pete Hoekstra will help advance 'shared priorities,' Melanie Joly says

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