04/11/2026
President of QUCA Rodrigo Garfinkle on why Sir John A. Macdonald’s legacy should be remembered with honesty, context, and historical perspective, not erased from public memory.
For 126 years, his statue stood in Kingston as a reminder of the man who helped found this country and shaped this city. His connection to Kingston and to the early history of Queen’s is part of our shared story, even as we acknowledge the more difficult parts of his record.
At a time of trade uncertainty, global conflict, foreign interference, and growing threats to our sovereignty, reclaiming Sir John A. is about reclaiming confidence in Canada, our history, and the country he helped build.
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