Peace by Chocolate pushes back at Trump's with new Lake Ontario bar
Nova Scotia-based Peace by Chocolate has launched a 'Lake Ontario' chocolate bar to protest a recent executive order by Donald Trump attempting to rename the lake. The company, founded by a Syrian refugee family, aims to preserve the historical and cultural significance of the name.
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This highlights the intersection of corporate social responsibility, immigrant-led business activism, and the political tensions surrounding historical naming conventions.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Nova Scotia chocolatier company Peace by Chocolate pushes back against Trump's latest rant with Lake Ontario bar Author of the article: By Ian Fairclough Published Aug 31, 2026 Last updated 1 day ago 3 minute read Peace By Chocolate has launched a new Lake Ontario chocolate bar in response to Donald Trump trying to rename the body of water Article content The ink from Donald Trump’s Sharpie was barely dry on his latest uninformed executive order – this one purporting to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America – when Nova Scotia company Peace by Chocolate responded.
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The award-winning chocolate company added a Lake Ontario chocolate bar to their selection Thursday.
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