In the conclusion to his magisterial new book, “Sir. John A. Macdonald and the Apocalyptic Year 1885,” historian Patrice Dutil laments the posthumous fate of Canada’s founding prime minister John A.

This is a story about a small town, bureaucratic foolishness, and Sir John A. Macdonald. Sir John A. to start.

Following Canada’s fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, other truths needs to be acknowledged. One, is that there have been no human remains found at residential school sites so far.

Symbolically imprisoned Sir John A. Macdonald will soon be free from his box. Tuesday was not just a day fit for a King but for the Father of Canadian Confederation, too. On a day where the King and ...

John A. Macdonald was a divisive figure who tried to wipe out Indigenous Canadian culture. Some leading politicians — including Trudeau — criticized the vandalism of his statue. By Dan Bilefsky ...