'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post
The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.
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Notable Quotes
"Hegseth's post was 'below the dignity of the office'."
— David McGuinty , Politician
"Any trade discussions would only begin again when the Americans stop doing memes, stop throwing shade, stop trying to be tough and start being serious about having those discussions."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"You have chosen to set both aside and insult two female Canadian non-combatants, and to intentionally shame them before millions. You should be ashamed."
— Scott Anderson , Politician
Key People
David McGuinty is Canada's Defence Minister.
Doug Ford is the Premier of Ontario.
Canada's top military commander addressing the response to Hegseth.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Conservative MP for Vernon criticizing Hegseth.
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The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.
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