Mike K. posted topic Victoria City Hall's statue of Sir John A. MacDonald could be on the move

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Mike K. has just posted a new topic entitled "Victoria City Hall's statue of Sir John A. MacDonald could be on the move" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment".

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Situated along the 600-block of Pandora Avenue at Victoria City Hall's southern entrance, a statue of Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald, could be relocated. The statue was erected by the Sir John A. MacDonald Society in 1982.

Victoria City Hall's statue of Sir John A. MacDonald could be on the move

Could the statue of Sir John A. MacDonald be on the move from its 34-year perch at the southern entrance to Victoria's City Hall?

Possibly, according to a City Hall insider.

The source, who is familiar with going-ons at #1 Centennial Square, confirms that several years ago the Sir John A. MacDonald Society approached the City of Victoria to float the idea of relocating the first Canadian Prime Minister's statue to the Inner Harbour or Centennial Square where it would command a greater presence.

Although the idea failed to gain traction at the time, recent musings that parallel the Society's long-held desires could lead to a mobilization of like-minded efforts during Victoria's Year of Reconciliation.

VV's source tells us that members of local First Nations bands have posited the idea of relocating the effigy to an alternative location should a decision be made by the City of Victoria to install aboriginal artwork in place of the statue.

However, situating First Nations art may not necessarily be limited to the exterior of City Hall and may instead appear inside the lounge or foyer, leaving Sir John A. in place.
At this time no formal applications related to the relocation of the statue have been submitted to City Hall and discussions with elected officials on that topic have been brief. Should plans change the City is expected to initiate a public information and feedback process.

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