THAT staff be directed to engage with the artist and stakeholders, regarding the “Holding Court” Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture with the aim of exploring the f

THAT staff be directed to engage with the artist and stakeholders, regarding the “Holding Court” Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture with the aim of exploring the feasibility of bringing the sculpture back to public viewing, and report back to Council as soon as feasible. ENGELSDORFER, Corey x Steve x Mayor Ferguson called a recess at 8:35 p.m. Council and reconvened at 8:48 p.m. with all members present. Comments from the Audience 10.1 James (JDM) Stewart, (Teacher, Historian, Author of The Prime Ministers) provided a comment on item 9.2 deputation on the "Holding Court" Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture. He spoke in support of re-installing the sculpture back to public viewing to celebrate and contextualize history. 10.2 Jerry Amernic, (Commentator and Author of the book Sleepwoking) provided a comment on item 9.2 deputation on the "Holding Court" Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture. He spoke in support of re-installing the sculpture back to public viewing. 10.3 David MacKinnon provided a comment on item 9.2 deputation on the "Holding Court" Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture. He spoke in support of re-installing the sculpture back to public viewing, and urged Council to respond to facts. 10.4 Paul Allen provided a comment on item 9.2 deputation on the "Holding Court" Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture. He spoke in opposition of exploring the feasibility of re-installing the sculpture back to public viewing. 10.5 Shannon Helm provided a comment on item 9.2 deputation on the "Holding Court" Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture. She spoke in opposition of exploring the feasibility of re-installing the sculpture back to public viewing, and her personal experience with this history. 10.6 Bree Seeley provided a comment on item 9.2 deputation on the "Holding Court" Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture. She spoke in opposition of exploring the feasibility of re-installing the sculpture back to public viewing, noting it would be a step in the opposite direction. 10.7 Judith Burfoot provided a comm