Torontos mayor supports removing U.S. flags wherever possible [Video]

The mayor of Canada’s largest city and economic capital says she supports removing American flags “wherever possible.”

The office of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow told Global News in a statement Wednesday that Chow is OK with the measure, which some municipalities in Ontario are starting to adopt.

“We are proudly Canadian and will never be the 51st state,” her office said.

“Mayor Chow supports removing U.S. flags wherever possible during this senseless trade war.”

Chow’s comments come amid U.S. President Donald Trump‘s continued threats to annex Canada and make it America’s 51st state. The White House is also in the midst of a bitter trade and tariff dispute with its neighbour.

Those threats have seen the U.S. anthem booed at sporting events across the country, including during the 4 Nations Face-Off match between the United States and Canada in Montreal.

It has also led the Ontario government to ban American companies from bidding on public contracts and British …