A group of prominent Canadian historians is calling on Ontario Premier Doug Ford to intervene and prevent the Toronto District School Board from removing the names of Sir John A. Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson and Henry Dundas from three of its schools.

The Canadian Institute for Historical Education (CIHE) has written to the TDSB since it announced results of a review recommending the names be changed. The CIHE also plans to make a presentation before the board’s Planning and Priorities Committee on Wednesday to urge that the process be reconsidered before the board takes a final vote on Feb. 19.

Prominent Canadian historians advocating TDSB use open process when considering renaming schools called after historical figures{ai:summary}<p>Prominent Canadian historians are urging Ontario Premier Doug Ford to prevent the Toronto District School Board from renaming schools currently named after Sir John A. Macdonald, Egerton Ryerson, and Henry Dundas. The Canadian Institute for Historical Education plans to present their case to the board before a final vote on February 19.</p><p>The historians argue that the names hold historical significance and should not be removed without thorough reconsideration. They have formally communicated their concerns to the TDSB following a review that recommended the name changes. #society</p>

Think twice before renaming Toronto schools, group of prominent Canadian historians urges school board

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