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Hilroy’s iconic Canadian school notebooks accidentally erased Newfoundland, parts of Cape Breton, and Haida Gwaii—sparking national outrage and political backlash. The century-old brand, now owned by an American company, issued a clumsy apology after months of silence, prompting accusations of negligence and cultural insensitivity. Premiers from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia slammed the omission as disrespectful to Canadian identity, while customers demanded accountability. Hilroy has since pulled the flawed products, promised corrections, and offered refunds—but the debate over who’s paying attention to Canada’s geography is far from over.

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