Canada’s human rights museum, envisioned to be the largest of its kind in the world, will begin construction next March following a sod-turning ceremony in Winnipeg last Friday.
“The spectacular building that will rise on this site will be a place where future generations of Canadians and visitors from around the world can learn about the history of human rights in Canada, and hopefully be inspired to build on this proud legacy,” said Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Mr. Harper attended the ceremony along with federal heritage minister James Moore,
Manitoba premier Gary Doer, trustees of the museum’s board, and over 100 other officials and guests.
Scheduled to open in 2012, the $265-million Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will be Canada’s first national museum to be built in over 40 years, and the first to be located outside the national capital region. It also marks the first time all three levels of government have formed an agreement with the private sector to create a national cultural institution.
