Dundas was an 18th-century Scottish politician who delayed Britain’s abolition of slavery by 15 years.
Toronto Mayor John Tory says the man never set foot in Canada, and that the city should not celebrate his legacy.
“This recommendation is the right decision in our continuous path to building a Toronto that is inclusive, equitable and reflects the values of its diverse members,” Tory said in a release Wednesday.
“We acknowledge that this is just the first of many steps to come, but this a genuine step in the right direction of who we are and what we can be. The names of our public streets, parks, and monuments are a reflection of our values as Torontonians.”
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Published Monday, December 14, 2020 11:26AM EST Last Updated Monday, December 14, 2020 2:42PM EST Toronto’s ombudsman is calling on the TTC to “overhaul” how it oversees its special constables and fare enforcement officers following a violent altercation on a streetcar last winter. The incident happened on a 501 streetcar on the morning of February 7 as two officers asked a rider for proof of payment. A short video clip of the altercation, which was posted online, showed the officers subduing the man. One of them can be seeing pinning him against a seat while the other sprayed him with a substance, later determined to be pepper spray.