Trump vs Doug Ford: Ontario Premier unveils 'Lake Ontario' billboard-sized message after US President suggests renaming
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s plan to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” with a billboard-sized sign declaring, “It’s Lake Ontario, now and always,” amid rising tensions between the US and Canada.
Days after US President Donald Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," Ontario Premier Doug Ford countered with a billboard-sized sign near Grimsby, Ontario. The 24-by-12-foot sign, mounted on 6-foot legs, displays the phrase "It's Lake Ontario, now and always" in both English and French. Ford emphasized that the lake has carried its original name for centuries, regardless of any renaming attempts by Trump.
The Premier's message aimed to remind both Trump and others that Ontario's historical name will persist, regardless of future changes.
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