Name of Lake Ontario not changing despite 'Trump's antics,' political leaders in Canada say

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Political leaders are speaking out against an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, saying the move is offensive and doesn't hold water in Canada.

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