From Trump Avenue to Taco Avenue? Ottawa Debates Street Rename
What Happened
Ottawa City Council has begun the process of potentially renaming Trump Avenue, a residential street that has carried Donald Trump’s name for about 25 years. Suggested replacements include“Taco Avenue,” “Obama Avenue,” “Canada Avenue,” and others. The move comes amid rising Canada-US tensions, including trade disputes and President Trump’s order directing US agencies to refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
Key Takeaways
The proposed name change is still far from final. More than 50% of residents would need to support a rename, followed by a public consultation process. The debate reflects broader political tensions between Ottawa and Washington beyond the street itself.