Ford says world will always ‘call it Lake Ontario’ after Trump’s renaming
Trump’s order says the U.S. lays claim to most of the 'volume' of Lake Ontario and is largely responsible for its security, economic activity and environmental stewardship.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford affirmed on Saturday that the name of Lake Ontario will remain unchanged despite U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order renaming it "Lake America." Ford was present at a sign unveiling in Winona, Ont., east of Hamilton, where he declared the lake's name would always be "Lake Ontario." The president's action came after trade talks between the two countries fell apart, and Trump criticized Canada's trade policies during a speech in the Oval Office.
Ford emphasized the world's continued use of the lake's traditional name, stating that both Canada and the U.S. would always refer to it as Lake Ontario. The Ontario Premier highlighted the lake's name, which is over 400 years old and originates from the Wendat word Ontari’io, meaning "the lake is beautiful, the lake is big." Some U.S. politicians and the mapping company MapQuest criticized the name change, with MapQuest stating it would not alter the name on its maps.
Democrats in the U.S., running for control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, criticized Trump's decision, arguing it prioritized his grievances over Americans' concerns.
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