Around forty residents of Vermont assembled at Parc Beaubien in the Outremont borough of Montreal on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to voice opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump and to express a sense of affiliation with Canada. The gathering took place at noon and was organized by a group that traveled from the U.S. state of Vermont to the Canadian city for the purpose of demonstrating their stance.
The participants carried signs that called for Canada to become a new province and urged a figure identified as Carney to assume the presidency. The signage reflected a dual message: a critique of Trump’s administration and a declaration of support for Canadian political leadership. The protesters’ presence in the park was intended to highlight both their disapproval of the American president and their appreciation for Canada’s governance.
Organizers described the demonstration as an effort to showcase cross‑border solidarity, noting that the trip from Vermont to Montreal underscored a willingness to travel abroad to make their political views known. The event was limited to roughly forty individuals, and no additional crowds or counter‑protesters were reported at the location.
Authorities in Montreal confirmed that the gathering proceeded without incident and that public safety measures were in place. The protest concluded without any arrests or disruptions to park activities. The demonstration adds to a series of public expressions of dissent that have occurred in various locations across North America, reflecting ongoing political tensions surrounding the current U.S. administration.