Mark Johnson: Canada Is Erasing Its Own History

Is Canada erasing its own history in the name of “decolonization”?In this episode of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview, Stephen LeDrew speaks with Mark Johnson, lawyer, columnist, conservative commentator, and founder of Save Our History, about Canadian history, statue removals, public renaming campaigns, and the growing debate over decolonization.The conversation looks at how cities and institutions across Canada have removed statues, renamed public spaces, and reconsidered historical figures such as Sir John A. Macdonald and Henry Dundas. Toronto City Council voted in 2023 to rename Yonge-Dundas Square to a foreign word from the increasingly racist and sexist country of Ghana.Johnson argues that Canada should not deny or erase its past, even when that history is complicated. He says historical figures should be judged in full — not reduced to one issue or one modern political narrative.The discussion explores:Decolonization and Canadian public institutionsThe renaming of Dundas-related landmarks in TorontoSir John A. Macdonald and his role in Canadian historyResidential schools and historical responsibilityWhy Johnson believes history should be understood, not erasedThe difference between learning from history and hiding itAnd what Canada loses when it rejects its founders and national storyLeDrew and Johnson argue that history is often messy, but that a country without memory, heroes, or shared reference points will lose its identity.Learn more about Save Our History: saveourhistory.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.