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Ford turns Lake Ontario into a symbol of Canada’s trade fight
Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer
August 30, 2026
Photo Courtesy: CBC News
CANADA – Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a new sign overlooking Lake Ontario, turning the waterfront into a pointed symbol amid escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
The large sign in Winona carries a message emphasizing that Lake Ontario is part of Canada, as Ford continues to push back against US President Donald Trump’s trade policies.
The move comes as tensions between the two countries remain high over tariffs and ongoing disputes surrounding cross-border trade.
Ford has been among Canadian leaders taking a tougher stance against Washington, urging Canadians to stand together and support domestic businesses and products.
The sign also serves as a display of Canadian identity at a time when economic pressure from the United States is putting the relationship between the longtime trading partners under renewed strain.
As tariffs strain a decades-old alliance, Ford is turning Canada’s waterfront into a message of defiance.
