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Jun 22, 2026
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Patrice Dutil: Champlain statue removal an embarrassment for the country
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Patrice Dutil: Champlain statue removal an embarrassment for the country
Champlain was lauded for his close relationship with First Nations, yet his statue was taken down in the name of 'reconciliation'
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By Patrice Dutil, Special to National Post
Published Jun 22, 2026
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
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The Samuel de Champlain statue in Orillia, Ont., before it was removed. PHOTO BY CITY OF ORILLIA
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