Ottawa to Rebrand ‘Trump Avenue’ Amid Tensions with U.S. President

Ottawa to rename Trump Avenue as tensions rise with U.S. president over trade disputes and hostile rhetoric.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Ottawa, Canada — A street in Ottawa’s Central Park neighborhood is set for a name change following escalating tensions between Canada and the United States.

The road, currently named ‘Trump Avenue,’ was originally named after Donald Trump before he became U.S. president, according to CTV News. The decision to rename it comes amid growing frustration over his aggressive trade policies and remarks that have strained diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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Ottawa city council recently approved the motion to rename the street, which will now be put to a vote among residents. Councilor Riley Brockington, who supported the initiative, emphasized the need to distance the community from the former U.S. leader, citing his hostile approach toward Canada. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe also expressed disapproval of any names associated with Trump, given his history of antagonism toward the country.

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