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We asked:

Should the statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, which is located on the corner of Queen Street and Victoria Row in downtown Charlottetown, be removed?

Dave Burt Charlottetown

“I have no problem either way. One part of it, it is our history, but at the other time, if it is insensitive, then remove it.’’

Andy Gallant Charlottetown

“If I became convinced that John A. had horrible intentions when he constructed those things than I would say, ‘yes, take it (the statue) away’ but I am not convinced.’’

Norm Finlayson Charlottetown

“Well, it is a conflict, isn’t, it that we all have in this part of Canadian history – an important part of it. I can understand the anger of Indigenous people from his behaviour.’’

Jonathan Hamel Belfast

“The concern is in the debate of whether or not we should actually remove these things. Personally, I am of the opinion let’s keep them there, but let’s tell the whole story. Let’s not white-wash it.’’

Marlene Mol Rice Point

“I think it should stay. It’s actually a part of the history of Charlottetown and everywhere. In fact, to a lot of the tourists that come, they take their pictures with it, and all across the world it goes.’’

Judy Pouliot Charlottetown

“I would tend to agree with the Indigenous people that Sir John A. should be removed from his bench because I agree with the way they feel about the way he treated the Indigenous people.’’

Dawna Constable Vernon River

“Well, I think he should stay. He’s a big part of Canadian history. He’s a Father of Confederation.’’