How local governments in B.C. want to ‘choose Canada’ in the face of U.S. tariff threat [Video]

Vancouver city councillors have unanimously voted to align the city with a so-called ‘Team Canada’ approach other levels of government are taking in response to the U.S. tariff threat.

A motion moved by the sole opposition councillor on council, the Green’s Pete Fry and subsequently supercharged by the mayor’s office was embraced by all of of council Tuesday.

“We are completely united on this issue, and we’re working together to be incredibly nimble,” said Mayor Ken Sim.

“And really being prepared,” added Fry. “I think that’s a big part of our response … coming together to find solutions to support our local economy and support Canada.”

The motion was originally brought as urgent new business by Fry last week, but was elevated to a special council meeting Tuesday.

Fry’s original motionresponded to a call from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking consumers to “choose Canada,” in response to the U.S. tariff threat, by …