Google Maps Update Reflects Respect for Canadian Authority

Recently, President Trump signed an executive order attempting to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. This move was met with a response from Google, which updated its mapping service to display 'Lake America' to U.S. users and 'Lake Ontario' to Canadian users.

However, according to Michael Geist, this move by Google demonstrates respect for Canadian authority and is not an example of digital sovereignty gone wrong. In fact, it shows that large Internet platforms are refraining from using their power to decide which rules to follow.

Some critics may argue that Google was under no legal obligation to make the change, but Geist suggests that the real risk comes from Internet giants disregarding national laws and official designations. He argues that when offering a service to Canadians, companies should abide by Canadian law.