Canadian websites, including the federal government’s, displayed Lake Ontario labeled as Lake America on Sunday, one day after Google Maps announced the update to align with a U.S. executive order by President Donald Trump. The change appears on various Canadian platforms as authorities and users react to the naming update.
Google said the adjustment was made to reflect the U.S. executive order, and the new label shows up on Google Maps in Canada as part of the rollout. The CBC report notes the name change specifically to Lake America, with the map imagery and references updated on Sunday.
The presence of the renamed lake on Canadian government sites and other Canadian pages indicates the update crossed into Canadian digital resources. Details about the scope of platforms beyond government sites or how widespread the change remains are not provided in the report. No further context about potential impacts or corrections issued by Canadian agencies is included.
