Canada hits back at Trump's 'Lake America' with giant sign

In late August 2026, Canada responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' by installing a large 'Lake Ontario' sign along the lake's shore. The sign, erected in the Canadian province of Ontario, was a direct jab at Trump's proposal, which had sparked widespread criticism in Canada.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford oversaw the installation, which quickly gained attention as a symbolic act in the ongoing tensions between the two countries over trade disputes. The move was widely covered in Canadian media, with commentators like Gérard Araud noting the unusual nature of the spat between the neighboring nations.