Will the name 'Lake America' be officially adopted for Lake Ontario by any governing body by January 20, 2029?
Resolves: YES if any recognized governmental or intergovernmental body (e.g., U.S. Congress, Canadian Parliament, International Joint Commission) officially adopts 'Lake America' as the name for Lake Ontario by the end date. NO otherwise.
Will the name 'Lake America' be officially adopted for Lake Ontario b…
Market overview
This question broadly covers any official renaming, whether by U.S. federal, state, or even Canadian authorities, or a joint commission. The political and international complexities make any official adoption highly improbable.
World prediction market
- Implied probability (Yes)
- 2%
- Closes
- 2029-01-20
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How this resolves
YES if any recognized governmental or intergovernmental body (e.g., U.S. Congress, Canadian Parliament, International Joint Commission) officially adopts 'Lake America' as the name for Lake Ontario by the end date. NO otherwise.
Source: user-generated
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