How should we remember Sir John A Macdonald? At the newly resdesigned Bellevue House in Kingston, visitors can see that Macdonald had many accomplishments as Canada's first prime minister, but he also left behind a complicated legacy. 

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's

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The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.

<p>The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.</p>

Sir John A. Macdonald: the Good and the Bad

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Sir John A. Macdonald: the Good and the Bad

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