Why Canada prefers MapQuest

1996 was a big year for tech: Dolly the Sheep, Internet Explorer 3.0, and the launch of the app currently at the heart of Canada’s digital sovereignty battle. The news: Following US President Donald Trump’s trade tirade, Google Maps and Apple Maps have renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for US users, prompting an exodus from the popular navigation apps. The backlash prompted many, including this reporter, to transition to an old staple, MapQuest, helping it become the most-downloaded app in th