Approximately 250 people protested outside Hootsuite’s Vancouver headquarters on Friday against its contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, amid rising criticism following incidents of violence linked to the agency. Protesters, including former Hootsuite executive Mike Tan, demanded the end of the contract, which is valued at up to $2.8 million. Hootsuite’s CEO acknowledged the backlash but did not commit to terminating the contract, emphasizing the company’s longstanding relationships with government entities. The protest reflects growing resistance against Canadian companies supporting U.S. immigration enforcement efforts, coinciding with public backlash against related business dealings.
