| Statue of John A. Macdonald | |
|---|---|
 The statue in 2011 | |
| Artist | George Edward Wade |
| Subject | John A. Macdonald |
| Location | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
A statue of John A. Macdonald by George Edward Wade was installed in Kingston, Ontario, until 2021. [1]
| Statue of John A. Macdonald | |
|---|---|
| The statue in 2011 | |
| Artist | George Edward Wade |
| Subject | John A. Macdonald |
| Location | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
A statue of John A. Macdonald by George Edward Wade was installed in Kingston, Ontario, until 2021. [1]
In 2021 the statue was removed from its original spot at City Park with plans to move it to Cataraqui Cemetery, where Macdonald is buried. [2] [3] In August 2022, the cemetery board voted not to erect the statue. [4] As of August 2023, there were still no plans for the statue. [5]
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