The Big Lie about "decolonization" of the Third Floor was made apparent months ago and now here is the Big Price Tag: Almost $800 million dollars.
Pretty sad for a government that can't scrape a few million dollars together to keep high school music programs open.
If education was a priority at all, the museum will be closed for the next 8 years according to the schedule.
The construction industry however is going to be pocketing some big contract money over that time.
"The provincial government claims the new museum will bring significant economic and social benefits to the region, supporting more than 1,950 direct construction jobs,"
https://www.cheknews.ca/b-c-to-spend-789-million-to-replace-royal-bc-museum-1030767/
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