Sir John A

I hope this is the correct place for responding to the city's consultations about the recognition of Sir John A. My view is that it is unreasonable to judge the behaviour of historical figures by today's standards. On such a basis, almost no one would measure up because what is acceptable - or unacceptable - is constantly changing. With all his faults (many not relating to the treatment of Natives), Sir John A was the driving force behind the creation of Canada out of four colonies living in the shadow of the USA. Had he not prevailed, had we been drawn into the American Empire, we would now all be citizens of Donald Trump. Saving us from that fate should be reason enough to accept and recognize the achievements of Sir John, notwithstanding his failures and shortcomings.     C. Richard Tindal, Ph.D