Barenaked Ladies set to sing O Canada at Buffalo Bills home opener tonight

On the day the White House said U.S. President ‌Donald Trump ​signed a presidential ​memorandum to ⁠identify ⁠Canadian-origin goods ‌in federal ⁠civil government procurement for the purpose of removing them, the NFL's Buffalo Bills celebrated their Canadian fans with a game of cross-border catch, from boat to boat, floating along the Niagara River.

Trump's memorandum signed Wednesday is the latest move in an escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S. after talks fell apart last month. It came a week after he banned the import of Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and various other products into the U.S.

Trump signs memorandum to identify and remove Canadian products from U.S. federal procurement

Buffalo Bills to 'celebrate' O Canada at home opener amid more Trump threats during trade war

For the Bills, it's the latest effort to celebrate their Canadian fans in advance of their home opener tonight at 8 p.m. E.T., the first ever regular-season game at the team's new Highmark Stadium in Buffalo.

On Wednesday, the team posted a video on social media platform X showing retired Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and retired wide receiver Stevie Johnson complete a few cross-border catches along the Niagara River, tossing to each other from aboard distant ferries.

Niagara Parks, the Ontario agency that manages the Canadian side of the Niagara River, said in a news release on Wednesday that the successful boat to boat passes "will be aired during NFL on Prime’s broadcast of the Buffalo Bills first 2026 home game on Thursday, September 17."

In the release, Kate Hussmann, Buffalo Bills Chief Strategy Officer, said “we’re thrilled to be part of such a unique event and to celebrate the connection we share with Bills fans across