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Ottawa votes unanimously to rename Trump Avenue after trade tensions

Canada's capital strips the president's name from a street as tensions escalate over Lake Ontario renaming.

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What to know

  • Ottawa's city council unanimously voted to rename Trump Avenue following Trump's Lake Ontario renaming order and escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions.
  • Local residents had sought the name change for years but were previously blocked by concerns about potential U.S. retaliation and the administrative burden of address changes.
  • A replacement name will be selected by residents and approved by council in 2027; the street originally honored New York City landmarks when built in the 1990s-2000s.

“It boggles the mind that there'd be a street with Trump's name in Canada's capital given that he's committed to destroying the country.”

Mohammed Adam, Ottawa journalist · HuffPost (via Ottawa Citizen column) ↗

Donald TrumpDonald Trump U.S. PresidentRiley Brockington Ottawa City CouncillorJohn Germano Trump Avenue resident, retireeMohammed Adam Ottawa journalistOttawa City Council Municipal government

Ottawa votes unanimously to rename Trump Avenue after trade tensions
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    Residents express embarrassment over Trump Avenue name

    Local residents voice frustration about having the street name on their addresses. A 65-year-old retiree described the embarrassment of receiving deliveries there, while an Ottawa journalist noted it was puzzling given Trump's stance toward Canada.

    “It's embarrassing, like they just chuckle and laugh. It gets worse and worse every day.”
    — John Germano
    1. 1 outlet Canadians Hit Back At Trump's Name Changes By Taking Away This 'Embarrassing' Honor

      first by HuffPost, 3d ago

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    Ottawa officials unanimously vote to rename Trump Avenue

    The Ottawa city council votes unanimously to rename Trump Avenue in the Central Park neighborhood. The street was originally named after New York City landmarks and locations when it was built in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

    “I think the time has come when you look at the damage and carnage that the president has caused, including with our own country.”
    — Riley Brockington
  3. background

    Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America — President Trump issues an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid trade tensions with Canada, sparking criticism from Canadian officials and residents.