Google Maps Update Renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for Canadians

A recent update to Google Maps has caused confusion among Canadians after multiple websites displayed maps with Lake Ontario renamed as 'Lake America'. The change was only supposed to affect U.S. users, but it appears that some Canadian websites also picked up the new name.

The renaming of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' is in line with an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, which aims to realign geographic features with the country's ideology.

Despite the change being limited to U.S. users, some Canadian websites displayed the updated map, including a sign unveiled by Ontario Premier Doug Ford in Hamilton.