Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen’s Park to be removed

Sir John A. Macdonald statue to be uncovered at Queen’s Park, sparking new tensions with First Nations

The move has reignited debate about the first prime minister’s role in the establishment of Canada’s residential school system

Sir John A. Macdonald’s Queen’s Park statue to be uncovered amid warning that protests will follow

The 1894 statue of Canada's first prime minister has been cloaked in hoarding since being vandalized over Macdonald's role in creating residential schools.

Sir John A Macdonald’s Queen’s Park statue to be uncovered amid warning that protests will follow

The 1894 statue of Canada's first prime minister has been cloaked in hoarding since being vandalized over Macdonald's role in creating residential schools.

Hoarding covering Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen’s Park to be removed

Hoarding that has covered a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald on the grounds of the Ontario legislature for the past five years is set to soon be removed.

WARMINGTON: Sir John A. Macdonald will soon be freed from his wooden encasement

Sir John Macdonald will soon be freed from his encasement at Queen’s Park for all to see.

Sir John A. Macdonald statue at Queen's Park to be uncovered after 5 years

The statue was covered after it was vandalized in 2020 amid anti-racism protests and heightened discussions over the history of Canada's residential school system. Now, it's set to be uncovered this summer, but not everyone at Queen's Park is on board.