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Great White North
Ottawa transforms old war museum, to become new global centre for pluralism
2006-10-26
(CP) - The federal government has announced plans to provide $30 million for a new Global Centre for Pluralism, to be built in the capital. Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement Wednesday alongside the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims.

The new centre will open on the grounds of the former Canadian War Museum, not far from the prime minister's residence on Sussex Drive. "I think I can speak on behalf of the entire street in welcoming the new global centre to our neighbourhood," said Harper.

The prime minister described Canada as a fitting home for the new centre because of the country's success at bringing cultures together. "Generations of immigrants from all over the world have found peace and prosperity here," Harper said. "This is a country where people from every background have bonded together to create one of the world's most harmonious nations."

The Aga Khan Development Network says it chose Canada because it "epitomizes what can be achieved through a commitment to pluralism."
Posted by:Fred

#6  They'll paint it black, tu3031?
Posted by: trailing wife   2006-10-26 19:26  

#5  In the spirit of pluralism, I demand a Global Centre for Singularity.
It's only fair...
Posted by: tu3031   2006-10-26 11:39  

#4  Took the wife and kids to Ottawa a couple of winters ago to skate on the Rideau Canal. We had a fantastic time.

My boys and I were bummed that the old museum was closed and the new one not open yet but it'll give us a great excuse to go back.

Canuck troops have always been amazing. God protect them always.
Posted by: JDB   2006-10-26 11:37  

#3  http://www.warmuseum.ca
Posted by: Classical_Liberal   2006-10-26 11:03  

#2  The new War Museum is out on LeBreton Flats. I did not expect much when I visited and was seriously impressed once I got there.
Posted by: Flea   2006-10-26 11:01  

#1  ...I went to the old Canadian War Museum when I was 11 or 12, and I remember wondering why my history books never said anything about the bravery of the Canadian military. Is the museum still in existence at another location?

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2006-10-26 07:21  

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