Trump's Lake Ontario Renaming: A Symptom of a Deeper Crisis in US Canada Relations When President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," it was met with widespread ridicule and disdain from Canadian leaders, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
In an interview with Martha Raddatz on This Week, Ford dismissed the move as "something out of 'Saturday Night Live,'" a stark assessment that underscores the gravity of the situation.
The renaming of Lake Ontario is more than just a petty gesture or a symbolic jab at Canada's national identity; it's a symptom of a deeper crisis in US Canada relations.