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Hundreds of Americans turn out for 'Elbows Up for Canada' rally
Hundreds of Americans turn out for 'Elbows Up for Canada' rally

Calgary Herald

time6 days ago

  • Politics
  • Calgary Herald

Hundreds of Americans turn out for 'Elbows Up for Canada' rally

Article content In an effort to show Canadians that many Americans value the relationship between the two countries, hundreds of North Country residents came out to the 'Elbows Up for Canada' rally in Ogdensburg, N.Y. Saturday afternoon. Article content A number of signs, red T-shirts and Canadian flags could be seen in front of Ogdensburg City Hall as many upstate New York residents showed their support for their Canadian friends across the river. Article content Article content Article content 'It's been heartening to see the enthusiasm, and the crowd has been wonderful,' said Ginger Storey-Welch, one of the organizers of the rally. 'We wanted to show Canadians that we care about them and value them.' Article content Article content Article content Overall, approximately 200 Americans showed up to the rally, many with signs and T-shirts that were Canadian-themed. Article content One of those people was Pat Kingsley, who wanted to support the cause and have her voice heard. Article content 'What Candians have been hearing from our administration is not what's in our hearts,' she said. 'Canadians have always treated us fabulously.' Article content The rally was meant as a display of friendship amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada, and U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated remarks suggesting Canada should become the 51st state. Article content The event began at 1 p.m. at Ogdensburg City Hall, where organizers got the rally going on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Article content Article content Along with everyday Americans, there were a few local officials who attended the rally and shared some words. Article content The first speaker was Josh Pearlman, who spoke on behalf of senior New York Senator Chuck Schumer. Article content 'For generations, the United States and Canada have been close friends and staunch allies, boasting a relationship between neighbouring countries that is simply unrivaled anywhere else on the planet,' read Senator Schumer's letter. 'Recent events have strained that friendship, and unsurprisingly, it's already hurting North Country communities.' Article content

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