Ontario Premier Doug Ford rejects Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario
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Doug Ford, Donald Trump
Ontario, Canada
August 29, 2026
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford installed a sign reaffirming the name 'Lake Ontario'. This follows President Trump's executive order renaming the lake 'Lake America'. The move occurs amidst escalating trade tensions between Canada and the US.
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