Why Canadians are seeing “Lake America” on Maps
A recently adopted US geographic name for Lake Ontario has caused confusion in Canada. Google Maps displayed "Lake America" instead of Lake Ontario on several Canadian websites, despite Google stating that the change would only affect US users. The name was changed following an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump.
Several Canadian services, including Hydro One, the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, GO Transit, and the federal government's housing and infrastructure map, displayed the incorrect name. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has rejected the new name, stating that it will continue to be called Lake Ontario.
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