“Since before Confederation, Christians from different denominations helped build the foundations of the province we know today,” says Blais. “These early pioneers, including farmers, teachers, homemakers, tradespeople, and local leaders, established schools, hospitals, civic institutions, and social traditions that shaped the cultural and democratic character of early Upper Canada.” 

“What is being communicated publicly by the politicians — which is that the upload is happening — is not what the agreement says,” Blais said. “Since neither the province nor the city is being particularly transparent about it, it’s difficult for the public and for people who are not getting private briefings to have a clear understanding as to the status of things.”