The protest attracted hundreds on both sides of the border. Demonstrators cited an array of concerns, ranging from tariffs to Elon Musk.

Dozens of people took to Metro Vancouver Tesla dealerships on Saturday as protesters in cities around the world gathered for a "global day of action" against the electric carmaker's CEO, Elon Musk.

The sentiments of the protesters was a sharp rebuke to the poisonous nationalism being promoted by the ruling classes in both countries.