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

  • The hoarding around the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald at Queen's Park will be removed after cleaning, as agreed by a non-partisan board, according to Speaker Donna Skelly.
  • Macdonald's statue was covered for five years following multiple vandalism incidents in 2020, amidst protests linked to anti-racism movements and discussions about Canada's colonial history.
  • Government House Leader Steve Clark emphasized the importance of consulting Indigenous leaders on how Macdonald's legacy, particularly regarding residential schools, is presented publicly.
  • Speaker Donna Skelly stated that the statue will be monitored for security after its unveiling, welcoming public discourse around it.
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National PostNational Post
Lean Right

FIRST READING: Restored John A. Macdonald statue could be beginning of the end for history purge

Since 2020 Canada has experienced a wave of name changes and statue removals unlike anything seen since the First World War

·Canada
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The Globe & MailThe Globe & Mail
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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

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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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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.

·Toronto, Canada
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The Hamilton SpectatorThe Hamilton Spectator
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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.

·Hamilton, Canada
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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.

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Toronto SunToronto Sun
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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.

·Toronto, Canada
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thetrillium.ca broke the news in on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
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