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Who owns Lake Ontario?

Lake Ontario is one of the Great Lakes, shared between the US and Canada. International treaties and agreements govern its use and management, meaning neither country has sole ownership or the right to unilaterally rename it. Any change would require mutual agreement and respect for shared sovereignty.

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