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Ottawa Renames Trump Avenue, Sets April-June 2027 Names

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Ottawa city council voted unanimously on September 9, 2026 to rename Trump Avenue.
Councilors cited recent U.S.–Canada trade disputes and President Donald Trump's remarks as justification.
Councillor Riley Brockington introduced the motion to rename Trump Avenue.
A resident working group will propose new names for a council vote targeted April-June 2027.
The city is investigating the reported missing Trump Avenue street sign.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, New York City Council voted 45-0 to rename the former Robert E. Lee Street as Harriet Tubman Boulevard, erasing a Confederate tribute. Mayor Bill de Blasio and activist group Preserve History submitted a petition signed by 30 percent of city residents, demanding the change. Ottawa City Council’s September 9, 2026 unanimous vote to rename Trump Avenue mirrors New York’s precedent, reflecting heightened sensitivity to controversial political symbols. The decision signals municipalities worldwide may increasingly replace polarizing names, prompting future legal reviews and community-driven naming initiatives.

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Story summary

Ottawa city council voted unanimously on September 9, 2026 to rename Trump Avenue.
Councilors cited recent U.S.–Canada trade disputes and President Donald Trump's remarks as justification.
Councillor Riley Brockington introduced the motion to rename Trump Avenue.
A resident working group will propose new names for a council vote targeted April-June 2027.
The city is investigating the reported missing Trump Avenue street sign.

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