By james art 
The Federal Government provides more than $ 1.9 million for the renovation of the Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, with a promise of more before being called the election later this year.
The liberal MP from the Dan Vandal region made the message on Tuesday, but admitted that it was “not enough” to ensure the scope of repairing the needs of the museum and said that another message would come before the elections were called.
“As much as we are proud of this, we know that this is not enough, which is why we need other governments to activate,” he said.
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Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, 494 Tache Ave. will receive $ 1.9 million from the federal government for repairs.
The first major infrastructure project in the museum of 1991 involves strengthening the roof structure, upgrading energy systems, restoring windows, replacing damaged exterior lining, repairing the lobby and receiving area, restoration of the floor and building an accessibility ramp.
The work began in June and is expected to be completed in 2026, on time for celebrations marking the 175th anniversary of the completion of the building.
The project will also be a chance to bring the facility with other museums in the countryside, said Serge Balsen, chairman of the board.
The square footage of the museum will be allocated to ensure that the exhibitions have the necessary space and also to open rooms that could be hired as meetings or places for other revenue generation projects.
“It’s kind of time like time, isn’t it?” said Balkan.
“We see meetings at the Museum of Human Rights, in all other museums, they have spaces for the coming of the community … We have to get to the time and it was long overdue, but it’s an exciting project.”
The fundraising began in June with a $ 300,000 contribution from the city.
“I think this is especially meaningful for the French community of Manitoba, it is also important and meaningful in terms of economic development and tourism,” said municipal city advisor Mat Alard.
Federal funding is through the component of the Spaces Community Fund of official language maintenance programs.
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