Maybe hot take. But innovation is vital to local cuisine and culture.
I get some people are trolling but with all the " it has an extra ingredient it's not poutine" talk I feel like it's important to note that cultural foods can be good, even great with variation. honestly as long as it has the three basic ingredients, it's poutine. Any additions are only there to enhance the experience.
On that note ketchup does not belong on poutine. 🛑.