This article originally appeared in the National Post. Below is an excerpt from the article.
By Christopher Dummitt, March 4, 2025
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) proved one thing with its recent decision to rename several schools: it needs to learn how to read.
They could start with learning how to read some historical works on the figures it wants to throw under the bus — Egerton Ryerson, John A. Macdonald and Henry Dundas. It also means reading the latest research on the downsides of the so-called “equity” approach it’s using to justify its actions.
But most of all, the TDSB should read the room.
Canada is facing an existential threat to its economic and political survival in North America. Donald Trump is defecating in our Corn Flakes almost daily — with his 51st state taunts and his threatened tariffs. Connor McDavid finally gave us something to be at least somewhat optimistic about and united on with his overtime goal — and this is how the TDSB responds?
Is now the time to be throwing our national historical symbols away? Is now the right moment to be continuing the war on Canadian history?
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