Canada's national museum of human history welcomes a new era in its own long and storied history following the enactment of federal legislation transforming the Canadian Museum of Civilization into the Canadian Museum of History. Under its revised mandate, the museum will tell the story of Canada and its people more comprehensively, inclusively and candidly than … Read more
Chairman of the board of the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation LGen (ret'd) Bill Leach welcomed Andrea T. Bobkowicz of Westmount, Que., to the board of trustees. Bobkowicz is an investment advisor with National Bank Financial, Private Wealth Management. The order-in-council appointment was announced by Heritage Minister James Moore (Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, B.C.). The corporation's 11-member board oversees … Read more
Canada's national history museum has acquired the silver "last spike" that symbolizes the 1885 completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the uniting of the country from sea to sea. This historic artifact was donated to the Canadian Museum of Civilization by heirs of William Van Horne, the legendary railway executive who led the construction … Read more
The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation is pleased that the government has maintained its level of funding to the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museum. The corporation said it believes that this decision underlines the government's commitment to Canada's two national history museums and also recognizes the museums' importance, relevance to Canadians, … Read more
