Hilroy is apologizing for leaving Newfoundland and Cape Breton off the Canadian map on its glossy notebooks.
A spokesperson for Hilroy’s parent company, ACCO Brands, says the inaccurate map was the result of a printing error.
The company says it has stopped distributing the books while it corrects the artwork.
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It says the faulty exercise books first hit the market last year.
The map mishap sparked a response on social media, prompting posts from Newfoundlanders and Cape Bretoners expressing their dismay.
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The map on the Hilroy notebook cover also appears to be missing the Haida Gwaii islands off the coast of British Columbia.
A spokesperson says the company is aware and addressing the omission is part of its “correction plan.”
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