Be the center of attention amid a crowd of one's admirers

"Be the center of attention amid a crowd of one's admirers"

That is the definition of one who "holds court". When I look at the statue I feel it is intended to portray an admirable "person of justice". While John A. Macdonald may have many admirable historical accomplishments, I do not perceive him as a "person of justice", given his treatment of Indigenous people; nor do I admire him because of that abuse and racism. Not every one agreed with his atrocities at that time in history and many pleaded with him to stop. Even if the entire world agreed with his abusive treatment of Indigenous persons, would that then make it OK? I think not.

If the statue portrayed his other accomplishments perhaps would be more appropriate. I am an individual with Métis heritage, and I find it offensive to honor him with a statue that would portray him as a "person of justice". A statue related to the Canada project perhaps, but a person of justice, I think not.

No offense intended to the artist. It is a lovely piece of art if it were a different subject matter.