The city of Vaughan is thinking about changing the name of a residential street currently known as “America Avenue” because of the impacts from U. S. President Donald Trump’s trade war.
This city, located just north of Toronto, has set up a survey on its website regarding the potential name change, suggesting it might switch to “Terry Fox Avenue” to honor Canadian identity.
“Terry Fox is one of Canada’s most beloved national heroes, whose courage, determination and selflessness have inspired generations of Canadians and raised millions of dollars for cancer research,” it said.
“Before any decision is made on the street renaming, the city wants to understand how residents living on America Avenue feel about this proposed change.”
The survey is available only for Vaughan residents who live on America Avenue, which is located near Jane Street and Teston Road. It will close on April 24.
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On its website, the city explained why it’s considering this name change.
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Since then, what was once a strong relationship between Canada and the U. S. has become strained due to Trump’s erratic trade policy filled with tariffs that have been threatened or imposed at different times.
This uncertainty has unsettled markets and caused many countries-including Canada-to rethink their relationships with America.
The federal government along with provinces and municipalities responded by implementing reciprocal tariffs against U. S. goods while also banning U. S. companies from bidding for contracts as well as removing American alcohol from liquor stores.
A symbolic gesture saw numerous municipalities taking down American flags from their buildings.
West Lincoln-a township in Niagara-was first in making headlines when its council voted in February to remove all permanently mounted American flags from public buildings.
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Coun. William Reilly raised this issue at a committee meeting questioning why an American flag was displayed year-round at West Lincoln community centre without having an Ontario provincial flag up even once throughout the year.
“We have an American flag that seems fixed in our community centre while we don’t even display an Ontario provincial flag even one day a year,” Reilly noted during last month’s meeting.
“I feel disrespected by our American neighbors. It strikes me as odd that we are showcasing their flag here in our own facility.”
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On its website, the city explained why it’s considering this name change.
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Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. “Recent tariff threats and trade disputes with the United States have reminded Canadians of the importance of national pride, unity, and the celebration of Canadian heroes who transcend political and economic tensions,” it said. “Patriotism and the recognition of Canadian symbols and figures strengthen our national identity and foster a sense of pride among our residents.” The city added that it will also ask Ontario’s transportation ministry to rename the future bridge over Highway 400-between Canada Drive and America Avenue-to Terry Fox Bridge. The city didn’t provide details about what effects a name change could have for residents or what steps would need to be taken to notify utility companies about an address change. Story continues below This consideration is just one more action several Canadian municipalities have taken since Trump began his second presidential term in January. A City of Vaughan public notice is pictured on America Avenue Thursday, April 10, 2025. Caryn Lieberman/ Trending Now
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Since then, what was once a strong relationship between Canada and the U. S. has become strained due to Trump’s erratic trade policy filled with tariffs that have been threatened or imposed at different times.
This uncertainty has unsettled markets and caused many countries-including Canada-to rethink their relationships with America.
The federal government along with provinces and municipalities responded by implementing reciprocal tariffs against U. S. goods while also banning U. S. companies from bidding for contracts as well as removing American alcohol from liquor stores.
A symbolic gesture saw numerous municipalities taking down American flags from their buildings.
West Lincoln-a township in Niagara-was first in making headlines when its council voted in February to remove all permanently mounted American flags from public buildings.
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Coun. William Reilly raised this issue at a committee meeting questioning why an American flag was displayed year-round at West Lincoln community centre without having an Ontario provincial flag up even once throughout the year.
“We have an American flag that seems fixed in our community centre while we don’t even display an Ontario provincial flag even one day a year,” Reilly noted during last month’s meeting.
“I feel disrespected by our American neighbors. It strikes me as odd that we are showcasing their flag here in our own facility.”
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