U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra addressed the Empire Club of Canada, discussing Canada-U.S. relations and the implications of the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. In response to a question regarding the future of Canadian students like Prime Minister Mark Carney’s daughter, he emphasized the U.S. government’s focus on securing its borders and combating foreign exploitation of American research institutions. Hoekstra acknowledged the importance of foreign students while advocating for a more managed approach to their admissions amid ongoing legal challenges affecting international enrollment at Harvard.
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