Google renames Lake Ontario to Lake America in US Maps following Trump's executive order
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Google, Donald Trump, Mark Carney
United States, Canada
August 27, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 28/31/2026, 3:10:51 AM
Google updated its maps to label Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users. The change follows an executive order by President Trump amid trade tensions with Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the move, emphasizing the lake's indigenous history.
- Earlier version 18/31/2026, 12:00:51 AM
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