Isabelle Charest, Quebec’s minister responsible for sports, said Wednesday that opposing teams should be shown respect and players should be encouraged. “Young hockey players have nothing to do with what President Trump wants to put in place,” said Charest, who is a former Olympic speed skater.

Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand told a news conference that he understands the desire to send a message to the United States, but that ordinary American visitors don’t represent their president

City officials and organizers of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament are asking the public not to boo during the American national anthem at upcoming games. The tournament, hosting thousands of players aged 11 and 12, is in its 65th edition and will run from Feb. 12 to 23 in Quebec City.