In Ottawa, the owner of the Morning OWL Kanado has decided to change the name. He made such a decision in protest against Donald Trump's statements on the possible accession of Canada to the United States. According to IZ with reference to CTV News, a red-white flag with a maple letter appeared on the new signboard along with the name of the drink as a symbol of national identity.
the idea of renaming appeared after the owner heard Similar initiatives in other institutions. The change touched only the name, the drink itself remained unchanged – it is a classic combination of espresso and hot water. Social networks responded to updates, users offered their own names and even additional recipes, such as adding maple syrup.
Historically, American drink is of Italian origin. He was invented by American soldiers during World War II, which diluted Espresso with hot water to get a milder taste. However, Trump's latest statements about territorial claims to Canada have been resonance, and the Ottawa cafe's initiative became a symbolic way of expressing a civic position.
