Toppled Montreal John A. Macdonald statue won't return to its pedestal

The city of Montreal has decided not to reinstall a statue of John A. Macdonald that was pulled down by protesters in 2020. The city says it will now be restored and put on display somewhere else with extra information explaining its historical significance and controversy.
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