‘A new beginning’: Ottawa council votes to rename Trump Avenue

POLITICS ‘A new beginning’: Ottawa council votes to rename Trump Avenue By Rachel Morgan Global News Posted September 23, 2026 1:51 pm 1 min read View image in full screen President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham during the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at the UN headquarters. Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo via The Canadian Press LEAVE A COMMENT SHARE THIS ITEM ON FACEBOOK SHARE THIS ITEM ON X SEND THIS PAGE TO SOMEONE VIA EMAIL SEE MORE SHARING OPTIONS DESCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE INCREASE ARTICLE FONT SIZE Ottawa city council voted unanimously to change the name of a street named after U.S. President Donald Trump. During council Wednesday, all councillors agreed to begin the renaming process for Trump Avenue in the city’s Central Park neighbourhood. The motion, brought forward by River ward Coun. Riley Brockington, said the name Trump Avenue “would not meet any of the criteria had it gone through a formal commemorative naming process.” Get daily Montreal news Get daily Montreal news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. SIGN UP FOR DAILY MONTREAL NEWSLETTER GET STARTED BY PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS, YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO GLOBAL NEWS' TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY. “This is a new beginning for the residents of Trump Avenue,” Brockington said in the chambers. “I could speak at great lengths as to why it is time to rename Trump Avenue, but I don’t want to give a platform anymore to the person who is on the current street sign.” The councillor said he will now lead a public consultation process to select a new name for the street. MORE ON POLITICS MORE VIDEOS B.C. election 2026: 1st full day of campaigning underway N.S. justice minister complained to barristers’ society about former justice minister Foreign influence watchdog ‘aware of concerns’ about Alberta referendum Leader of B.C. Conservatives says they are united, ready after snap election call STORY CONTINUES BELOW ADVERTISEMENT Ottawa’s Central Park neighbourhood, off of Merivale Road, includes other New York-themed names including Bloomingdale Street and Staten Way. Brockington said the new name could stick to that theme or deviate entirely. The motion comes forward as Canada’s relationship with the U.S. is increasingly strained by a growing trade war, including the newest round of 50 per cent tariffs that were imposed on Canadian goods earlier in September. Stick to…