Putting the Statues Back Up: One Small Ontario Community Refuses to Cancel Canada’s History

Workers prepare to clean the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald after it was vandalized, in Montreal on Aug. 17, 2018. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes

Commentary

In an era defined by the renaming of historic streets and the toppling of statues of great Canadians, one small community is reaffirming its commitment to celebrating Canada’s history.