‘You Can’t Erase Us’: Premier Reacts to Hilroy Notebook Gaff
Hilroy is recalling exercise books that feature a map of Canada missing Newfoundland and Cape Breton. The company has apologized for the production error and is offering refunds or replacements to affected customers.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of geographical accuracy in educational materials and the swift public relations response required when national identity is inadvertently slighted.
Hilroy notebooks are coming under fire after leaving off the island of Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island from the cover(VOCM News).
The Premier is weighing in on questions raised about new Hilroy exercise books featuring an incomplete map of Canada.
Generations of Canadians are familiar with the iconic map emblazoned across the front of exercise books, but a new glossy covered version of the scribblers is missing Newfoundland and Cape Breton.
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