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Protected: Sean Carlteton Deputation to the Macdonald Working Group, September...

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Anti-racism

Dishonouring Us All

Yesterday, The Times of Wellington, ON published my response to David Frum’s Letter to the Editor (The Times, September 16, 2020) regarding the legacy of John A. Macdonald. In my view, Mr. Frum stands in the way of Canadians finally…

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John A. Macdonald

Open statement to Council re: public consultation about Holding Court

It’s been a tough weekend for us in the County, so I hesitated to publish this open statement to Council re: the stalled public consultation on the statue of Macdonald Holding Court. I ended up thinking that Council needed to…

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John A. Macdonald

Membership has its privileges: The Macdonald Project in Prince Edward County

Introduction It’s only fair that supporters of Macdonald Holding Court have been seeking the most favourable terms for their side’s participation in Council’s review of their statue’s future in Prince Edward County. I’d say, they’re faring fairly well. David Warrick,…

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John A. Macdonald

Macdonald’s Leading Apologist in Prince Edward County

Two days ago, David Warrick (The Macdonald Project) invited friends and acquaintances by email to sign his petition to “support the continued presence of the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald and plaque in front of the Picton Library.” I’m…

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Macdonald Holding Court on Picton Main Street

John A. Macdonald

Upcoming Public Discussion re: Macdonald Holding Court on Picton Main Street

Prince Edward County’s municipal council (Council) has announced that the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) is expected to lead a public discussion about the Macdonald statue’s future in Picton. The Agenda Package for the PEHAC’s next meeting on July…

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Macdonald Holding Court on Picton Main Street

Anti-racism

Time for Truth and Reconsideration in Prince Edward County

Canada Day 2020 marks the fifth anniversary of the unveiling of a bronze statue of John A. Macdonald Holding Court (MHC) on Picton Main Street. Supporters and critics of MHC disagree strongly about Macdonald’s legacy and what honouring him with…

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John A. Macdonald

Presentations re: Macdonald Holding Court to PEC Council

On November 26, 2019, PEC Council received a deputation from Paul Allen and comments from four members of the audience requesting that the County defer the re-installation of the statue of Macdonald “Holding Court” on Picton Main Street until there’s…

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