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Ottawa Council Votes to Rename Trump Avenue

By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-24 03:44 UTC
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Ottawa council voted to rename Trump Avenue. The Spec notes Councillor Brockington cited requests from residents, while Mayor Sutcliffe expressed dislike for…

  • The Spec reports that Councillor Riley Brockington, who introduced the motion, stated he does not want to give a platform to the individual on the current street signs. The outlet also notes that a related petition to rename Trump Lake has garnered 772 signatures so far.

    Source: The Spec

  • According to the Toronto Star, Councillor Riley Brockington introduced the motion, citing repeated requests from local residents. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe also voiced support, describing Trump as hostile toward Canada.

    Source: Toronto Star

  • Ottawa city council approved a motion to change the name of a street in the Central Park district.

    Source: Castanet
Based on reporting by Castanet, Toronto Star and The Spec, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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