An Ontario town is considering bringing a statue of Prime Minister John A. Macdonald back out of storage after it was defaced in 2020 amid a heated debate over the legacy of Canada’s first prime minister.

Wilmot could become one of the first municipalities to re-erect a statue of Macdonald after many were vandalized and torn down across Canada{ai:summary}<p>An Ontario town is contemplating the return of a statue of Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, which has been in storage since being defaced in 2020. This decision comes amidst ongoing discussions regarding Macdonald's controversial legacy. #culture</p>

Ontario town at crossroads over future of John A. Macdonald statue

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