CMCC Annual Report, 2005-2006 - Canadian Museum of Civilization

5to share its resources widely, through its travellingexhibitions and its very popular, comprehensive Website.In 2005–2006, the Corporation also continued tostrengthen the partnerships — both external andinternal — that are essential components of oursuccessful operation.Externally, we are reaching out across the country, andfostering exciting new collaborations with internationalmuseum partners, in Russia and China, for example.Internally, Dr. Rabinovitch has drawn on his wide careerexperience to connect structures and staff in a way thatmaintains and builds on the Corporation’s professionalexpertise. He leads a cohesive and confident team thathas become internationally renowned for creating uniqueand imaginative exhibitions, conducting expert research,developing collections and conserving the outstandingartifacts of our national heritage. This team, and theCorporation’s superb expertise, are tremendous assets forthe future.With its central location, stunning architecture,innovative exhibitions and state-of-the-art facilities,the CWM has already emerged as one of the Corporation’sgreatest strengths.The operational challenges that now lie ahead for bothMuseums are serious. They must maintain world-class,state-of-the-art facilities over the long term despiterigorous financial pressures, and they must uphold thehighest standards, both from a programming and anexhibitions viewpoint.A member of the Board of Trustees since1995, Claudette D. Roy, C.M., served asVice-Chair for four years before her appointmentas Chair in November 2003.Ms. Roy is a former educator and schooladministrator. She initiated many Francophoneprojects and institutions in Alberta, including,a committee created to establish Edmonton’sfirst publicly funded French-first-languageschool. Later, she served on the Minister ofEducation’s task force to create Francophoneschool boards. She served on many professionalcommittees, including the Canadian Teachers’Federation. Her community volunteerismincludes the City of Edmonton 2004 CentennialCelebration Committee and the Board ofTrustees of The Western Catholic Reporter.Ms. Roy is a founding member of a communityand business centre, and of Edmonton chantemusic festival. She is presently a member ofthe Human History Gallery Advisory Groupof the Royal Alberta Museum. She receivedmany honours for her work in promoting andfrancophone rights and community visibility.In addition, she received the Order of Canada,the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and the AlbertaCentennial Medal.Claudette D. Roy, C.M.ChairCanadian Museum of Civilization Corporation

6Message from thePresident and CEOThe numbers are awesome and, at times, I amawe-struck. Last year, almost two million visitorsfrom across the country and around the world walkedthrough the doors of the Canadian Museum ofCivilization and the Canadian War Museum. Addedto these were the 10 million individual visits to theCorporation’s Website, as well as the many thousandsof Canadians who came to see our travelling exhibitionsin cities and communities throughout Canada.These remarkable rates of attendance indicate thatthere is a continuing public interest in Canada’s social,cultural and military history. The CMC’s Canada Hall,for example, remains our most popular permanentgallery, with nearly half a million visitors annually.and Weapons of Mass Dissemination: The Propagandaof War. These special exhibitions were designed tocomplement the content and themes of the Museum’spermanent galleries. They also reflected importantcuratorial work and, especially at the CWM, newpartnerships abroad.The CMC has begun to use its international relationsfor quality presentations in Canada. The exhibitionPOMPEII was very successful, in terms of attendanceand visitor satisfaction: 84 per cent of the visitors whocame to see a special exhibition cited POMPEII as thereason for their visit. POMPEII was developed by theSoprintendenza Archeologica di Pompei and presentedwith the help of several international partners.As an institution, we remain committed to the conceptof being centres “where people and history come tolife.” We do this in how we present information to thepublic, engaging visitors through quality exhibitions,publications and programs. We also collaborate acrossthe country, with large and small museums, localcommunities, associations, volunteer groups, collegesand universities.Last year, our two Museums created stimulatingexhibitions that illuminate aspects of our culture,history and identity. At the CMC, these included: ACaring Profession: Centuries of Nursing in Canada;Acres of Dreams: Settling the Canadian Prairies; andLace Up: Canada’s Passion for Skating. The CWMpresented two special exhibitions — Art and War:Australia, Britain and Canada in the Second World WarLast year, we also focused on working with the SamaraMuseum to establish the first major partnershipbetween a Russian and a Canadian museum onhistorical and social research. Both museums’ curatorshave jointly developed an exhibition on the nomads ofthe ancient grasslands — the Eurasian steppes and theNorth American Prairies — to open at the CMC in late2006. In addition, together with experts at the NationalMuseum of China, we continue to work on the upcomingexhibition on Chinese art and civilization scheduled forthe summer of 2007.Although we are a national institution with a pan-Canadian mandate, our staff also works at strengtheningour partnerships locally. Last year, in cooperation withthe City of Gatineau, we launched on our Website avirtual exhibition on the architecture of old Hull. This

7city was historically a great centre for Canada’s lumberand paper-making industries, as can be seen in the finevisuals available on the Web. The CMC also welcomeda host of local charitable events, such as the first jointblood clinic with Héma-Québec, and a wine auctionorganized by the Quebec Heart and Stroke Foundation.same time, taking into account our limited resources,we will still do our best to sustain cultural links betweenCanada and the world.The CMC loaned and installed at the Kitigan Zibicommunity near Maniwaki, Quebec, an exhibition calledKichi Sibi: Tracing Our Region’s Ancient History. Localmemory and history are, in this way, recognized for theirwider national importance.During a period of seven years, the Corporation hasdeveloped a staff culture founded on rigorous selfevaluationof projects, achievements and practices. Teammanagement processes link curatorial and exhibitionexpertise, marketing and client-service expertise.There is strong attention to facility maintenance andimprovements so that these iconic buildings continueto meet the needs of private and public users. Weincorporate cost-efficiency and business case disciplinesinto our operations and capital projects. We focusresources on staff training and development to ensurethe Corporation has a highly skilled workforce capable ofmeeting a succession of challenges. Our employees dealably with regular changes in technology and museologicalstandards. These are strengths that the Corporation willuse for future initiatives.The Corporation now operates two world-class Museums,after the emotion-filled opening celebrations for the CWMin May 2005. That construction project was completedon time and on budget, but its greatest achievement is inits substantive content. We are committed to continuingto implement our mandate in a way that makes it easierfor Canadians to access their history and cultural heritage— at home, in public places and in the Museums. At theDr. Victor RabinovitchPresident and Chief Executive OfficerCanadian Museum of Civilization CorporationDr. Victor Rabinovitch has served as Presidentand Chief Executive Officer of the CanadianMuseum of Civilization Corporation sinceApril 2000.Previously, Dr. Rabinovitch held positionsas Assistant Deputy Minister with variousfederal departments. He oversaw the Branchadministering the national public pensionprograms in Canada’s social security system.With the Department of Canadian Heritage,he was responsible for a wide range ofCanadian cultural programs. He also workedextensively in national and internationalfisheries management.Dr. Rabinovitch currently holds a number ofpositions in the community, including Boardmember of the Corporation de développementéconomique de la Ville de Gatineau,and Fellow of the School for Policy Studiesat Queen’s University. In 2005, he was namedCEO of the Year for the para-public sector bythe Regroupement des gens d’affaires de laCapitale nationale.

Special ExhibitionsThe Corporation’s Museums opened a totalof 15 new special exhibitions last year.At the CMC, major exhibitions includedLace Up: Canada’s Passion for Skating;Acres of Dreams: Settling the CanadianPrairies; A Caring Profession: Centuriesof Nursing in Canada and POMPEII.The CWM presented Weapons of MassDissemination: The Propaganda of Warand Art and War: Australia, Britain, andCanada in the Second World War.High-Profile EventsLast year, the CMC welcomed HisExcellency Hu Jintao, President of thePeople’s Republic of China for a specialstate occasion. For the first time, theMuseum was also the venue for theCanadian Parliamentary Press GalleryAnnual Dinner.Community EventsThe CMC hosted its first-ever blood clinic.The Museum was also the venue for asuccessful vintage wine auction hosted bythe Quebec Heart and Stroke Foundation.Online ResourcesAgain last year, the Corporation’s Websiteregistered an increase in visits andpages accessed over the previous year.Civilization.ca is constantly adding virtualexhibitions and other components toits content. The Canadian War MuseumWebsite, Warmuseum.ca, is also partof the Corporation’s Website. It wascompletely revamped in time for theopening of the new CWM in May 2005.Membership ProgramThe Corporation increased its membershipbase by 23 per cent. The MembershipProgram now boasts over 4,200 households.RevenuesTotal onsite earned revenues for theCorporation were $13.2 million,representing a new record.

10ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Canadian Museum ofCivilization CorporationMarie-Louise Deruaz Steven Darby

MandateCanadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 11The Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) is a Crown Corporation establishedpursuant to the Museums Act. The Corporation is a member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, andincludes the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) and the Canadian War Museum (CWM).As part of their core mandate, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Canadian War Museumfunction as centres for collection, research and public information on the social, military andhuman history of the country. The Corporation’s principal role is to help preserve and promote theheritage of Canada for present and future generations, thereby contributing to the promotion andenhancement of a Canadian identity.Guiding PrinciplesThe Museums’ work is guided by five essentialprinciples, as outlined below.KnowledgeMuseum activities focus on the creation anddissemination of knowledge. Our research is rigorousand creative, thereby contributing to new understandingof Canada’s human history. Our exhibitions andprograms are knowledge-based and provide clearinformation to the public.Choice and RespectThe collections, programs and exhibitions administeredby our Museums reflect a wide range of people andsubjects. Making choices is necessary for goodmanagement; we can never include all themes, allperspectives, or all proposed artifacts. Our choices areinformed by respect: we will not engage in activities orpresent materials that might promote intolerance.AuthenticityAuthenticity in our Museums means that we aretruthful and comprehensive. We are committed topresenting artifacts from CMCC collections andfrom other public collections. Authenticity involvescommunicating accurate information which is balancedand contextual.CoherenceCoherence applies to all corporate activities as we aim tobe consistent, united in purpose and easily accessible.We strive for coherence in our research, exhibitions,programs, services and design, in our behaviour asteams, and in our use of the Museums’ physical spaces.Canadian PerspectivesOur collections, programs and exhibitions reflecta Canadian perspective. We present Canadiancontexts, comments, or reactions on subjects of widersignificance. This dimension reflects the fundamentalCanadian commitment to democracy in its political andsocial sense.

12ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Corporate GovernanceThe Corporation is governed by a Board of Trusteesappointed by the Governor-in-Council. The Boardis responsible for fulfillment of the policies andoverall financial management of the Corporation’saffairs, and reports to Parliament through theMinister of Canadian Heritage. During 2005–2006,eight committees supported the Board of Trustees.These committees met regularly before Boardmeetings and made their recommendations tomeetings of the Board. Each Board Member hasduties on at least one committee.The Canadian War Museum Building Committee oversawthe development of the new Canadian War Museum.The Working Group on Governance advises the Board onmatters related to the governance of the Corporation,such as the application of its by-laws.The Nominating Committee assists the Board ofTrustees in creating trustee and CEO profiles, andestablishes appropriate criteria for candidate selection.It also makes recommendations to the Board of Trusteeson appointments.CORPORATE OFFICERSBOARD COMMITTEESThe Executive Committee assists the Board in itsdecision-making between Board meetings, if necessary.Victor Rabinovitch, President and CEOJoe Geurts, Chief Operating OfficerMark O’Neill, Corporate SecretaryThe Audit Committee serves as the Board’s advisoron audit-related matters, and ensures maintenance ofsound internal controls.The Finance and Compensation Committee serves asthe Board’s advisor on accountability and planning, inrelation to finance and compensation.The Development Committee advises and supportsthe Board and Management on the Corporation’sdevelopment and fundraising activities. Members ofthe committee may also participate in fundraising on apersonal basis.The Canadian War Museum Committee advises theBoard on matters related to the Canadian War Museum.Its membership includes members of the Board ofTrustees and representatives from veterans’ groups.MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION’SEXECUTIVE COMMITTEEFrancine Brousseau, Vice-President, Development(since April 11, 2005)Michel Cheff, Director, Special Initiatives, Office ofthe President and Chief Executive OfficerJoe Geurts, Chief Operating Officer; Director and CEO ofthe Canadian War MuseumLuc Girard, Vice-President, Development(until April 15, 2005)Elizabeth Goger, Director, Human ResourcesStephen Inglis, Director General, Researchand CollectionsDavid Loye, Chief Financial OfficerSylvie Morel, Director General, Exhibitions and ProgramsMark O’Neill, Corporate Secretary; Director, StrategicPlanning; Vice-President, Public Affairs and PublishingVictor Rabinovitch, President and Chief Executive Officer

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 13MEMBERS OF THE BOARDClaudette Roy, C.M., ChairEdmonton, Alberta(see biography on page 5)Marie-Louise DeruazPierre Dufour, Vice-ChairGatineau, QuebecCurrently a senior law partner, Mr. Dufour has beenpracticing law in a number of areas for almost fourdecades. He has extensive experience as a memberof other boards. In addition to serving as governingmember of the Gatineau Chamber of Commerce,Mr. Dufour is active in community life and insupporting health-related foundations.Michèle Alderton, TrusteeRed Lake, OntarioSince she moved to Red Lake in 1979, Ms. Aldertonhas dedicated herself to the preservation of localculture and history. In her role as Museum Curator forthe Red Lake Museum since 1996, she has initiatedmany heritage and cultural projects throughout theregion. She is now the Director/Curator of the Red LakeRegional Heritage Centre, a $3-million facility, whichreplaced the former museum.Naïma Bendriss, TrusteeMontréal, QuebecA member of the Board since 2005, Dr. Bendriss is asociologist with a particular interest in ethnic studies,post-colonial studies, international development andinternational relations. She is an associate researcherat UQAM’s Centre de recherche sur l’immigration,l’ethnicité et la citoyenneté (CRIEC), and teaches acourse on the Social Anthropology of the Middle Eastand the Maghreb at Laval University. She is also aconsultant on intercultural relations and issues relatingto the Arab world.Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation Board of TrusteesFront row, left to right: Michèle Alderton (Trustee), Victor Rabinovitch(President and CEO), Claudette Roy (Chair), Harvey A. Slack (Trustee)Second row, left to right: Claudia Simon (Trustee), Thelma Ann Brennan(Trustee), Patricia Roy (Trustee), Joe Geurts (Chief Operating Officer;Director and CEO of the Canadian War Museum), Pierre Dufour (Vice-Chair)Back row, left to right: Jean-Claude Cyr (Trustee),Mark O’Neill (Corporate Secretary)Absent: Naïma Bendriss (Trustee), A. Webster MacDonald (Trustee),Paul Manson (Trustee)Thelma Ann Brennan, TrusteeJohnville, New BrunswickMrs. Brennan is a heritage artist and freelance writerwith a long history of community service. She is theauthor of The Hawthorn Bush and the acclaimedbiography, The Real Klondike Kate. Mrs. Brennan andher husband own and operate a range of businesses,including a building supply store, a constructioncompany and a development firm.Jean-Claude Cyr, TrusteeMontréal, QuebecAppointed last year, Jean-Claude Cyr has extensiveexperience in business and finance. Since 2003,Mr. Cyr has been a consultant with several firms,including Magil Laurentienne and Group Dayan. From1995 to 2004, he occupied positions as SeniorVice-President and Vice-President with the Caisse de

14ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006*Board of Trustees*Corporate Secretaryand Director,Strategic Planning*Director,Special Initiatives*President and CEO*Director,Audit and Evaluation*Chief Operating Officerand Senior Vice-President*Vice-President,Development*Vice-President,Public Affairsand PublishingDirector General,Research andCollections*MuseumServicesDirector General,Exhibitions andPrograms, CMCDirector General,Canadian WarMuseum* Activities related to the whole Corporationdépôt et placement du Québec. Mr. Cyr has also beenDirector of the Board of CDP Capital-Hypothèquessince 1996 and Director of the Montreal Museumof Contemporary Art since 1990. He also served asPresident of the Board of Quartier international deMontréal from 1999 to 2004.A. Webster Macdonald, TrusteeCalgary, AlbertaFor many years, Mr. Macdonald was involved with theGlenbow Museum in Calgary. He was a Vice-Chair ofits Board of Directors from 1999 to 2000, Chair of theBoard of Directors from 2000 to 2002, and a memberof the Board of Directors from 2003 to 2004. A lawyerby profession, Mr. Macdonald has been a partner inseveral major legal firms since 1970. He was appointedto the CMCC Board of Trustees in 2005.Air Force and served extensively with Canada’s NATOforces in Europe. Upon retiring from the military,General Manson entered the business world and waspresident of a large Canadian aerospace company. Hehas been extensively involved in volunteer work at theCanadian War Museum, and was chair of the highlysuccessful Passing the Torch fundraising campaign. Heis currently the President of the Conference of DefenceAssociations Institute.Paul Manson, O.C., C.M.M., C.D., TrusteeOttawa, OntarioGeneral Manson served as Chief of the Defence Stafffrom 1986 to 1989, crowning a 38-year career withthe Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces.A fighter pilot, he commanded at every level of theSteven Darby

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 15Patricia Roy, TrusteeVictoria, British ColumbiaMs. Roy is a historian and author, who taught history atthe University of Victoria from 1966 until her retirementin 2005. She has a particular interest in the historyof the Chinese and Japanese people who immigratedto British Columbia since the nineteenth century. Shehas written and co-authored several books, includingThe Oriental Question. Her most recent book is BritishColumbia: Land of Promises, co-authored with JohnHerd Thompson. She is also Vice-President of theBritish Columbia Historical Federation.Claudia Simon, TrusteeBig Cove, New BrunswickMs. Simon has 35 years of professional experiencein public and community service, specializing ineducation and health care. She was the first Nativeteacher to be appointed Human Rights Commissionerfor the Province of New Brunswick. Ms. Simon hasbeen Director of Health at the Big Cove Health CareCentre since 1991.Objectivesand AchievementsThe CMCC Board of Trustees has identifiedfour strategic issues to guide the Corporation’sactivities during the period 2006–2010, towardsfullfilling its national mandate and achieving a highstandard of museological excellence. In addition, adetailed set of objectives and strategies has beenestablished through planning and discussions toaddress each of these issues. For the fiscal year2005–2006, results are reported in alignment withthe new strategic directions.Harvey A. Slack, TrusteeOttawa, OntarioWell-known for his community involvement, Mr. Slackhas been an active member of more than 30 nationaland local charitable, health and cultural organizations.These have included participation on the AnnualGovernor General’s Performing Arts Awards GalaCommittee, the National Arts Centre, the School ofDance, the Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra, theWriters Trust of Canada, and the Honens InternationalPiano Laureate Circle. He is the recipient of theGovernor General’s Medal for the 125th anniversaryof Canada and the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal forsignificant contributions to Canada and his community.Steven Darby

16ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006ISSUEBroaden and Deepen Canadian Content and AudiencesObjectiveTo increase the involvement of Canadians in the sharingof our symbols and stories, and our sense of belongingto the nation, together with its place in the world.Strategies• To continue strategically planned and diverseresearch and exhibition projects.• To expand and enrich the presentation of Canada’ssocial, military and human history in both Museums.• To reach out to Canadian and other visitors throughthe two Museums’ programming and services.Marie-Louise DeruazRESULTSCanadian War MuseumThe new CWM was launched, on time and on budget, toenable a more comprehensive presentation of Canada’smilitary history.Permanent ExhibitionsThe CMC undertook an evaluation of the currentcontent and messages of exhibitions in the GrandHall, for future renewal. In the Canada Hall, we beganimplementing a renewal plan for several modules. TheMuseum has also undertaken the development of a newpermanent exhibition on Canadians who made history.Special ExhibitionsThe CMC presented 12 new special exhibitions,while the CWM opened three. The CMC circulated10 travelling exhibitions in 28 venues, while twoexhibitions from the CWM were presented inthree venues.Public ProgramsThe CMC presented School Programs to over 40,000students and also offered reserved and unstructuredprograms to 20,000 participants. The audiences forDramamuse performances totalled 155,000.At the CWM, School Programs had 32,000 participants,while Special Events and Public Programs attracted14,000 visitors.Regeneration Hall, Canadian War Museum

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 17ISSUEInform Canadians of the Value and Importance of OurTwo MuseumsObjectiveTo promote, in all regions of the country, Canadians’awareness and use of the two Museums to learn aboutour history and cultural identity.Strategies• To carry out sound research in museum disciplinesrelated to Canada’s heritage.• To develop and manage the collections andprovide accessible, detailed, accurate and timelyinformation on the artifacts and documents in avariety of formats.• To continue to develop agreements andunderstandings on repatriation requests, whilepreserving the national collection of materialsand artifacts.• To communicate the museums’ knowledgethroughout Canada and the world and sharetheir expertise.RESULTSResearchResearch has been conducted in the disciplines ofarchaeology, ethnology, history, cultures and postalcommunications. Over 100 distinct projects arecurrently underway. In addition, we have completedan update of the CMCC Research Policy and a relatedresearch plan.CollectionsCollections have been maintained under sound, qualityconditions. The CMC acquired 5,500 artifacts, and theCWM acquired 345.RepatriationThe CMC continued to administer requests forrepatriation on a case-by-case basis. We transferredhuman remains and associated burial objects to theKitigan Zibi Algonquin community on behalf of theAlgonquin First Nations.AttendanceThe CMC attracted 1,396,498 visitors, whileattendance at the CWM was 576,042.Audience OutreachThe Corporation’s Website registered 66 millionaccessed pages. Circulation of promotional materialsuch as the Calendar of Events, brochures, Visitor’sGuide, posters and tourism fact sheets totalled1.3 million. Maximum potential advertising reachwas 1.6 million.DisseminationTogether the CMC and the CWM printed 14publications. Four interns completed the AboriginalTraining Program in Museum Practices.

18ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006ISSUEIntegrate the CMC and the CWM with a Focus on FinanciallySustainable Operations and Quality Client ServiceObjectiveTo ensure that the CMC and the CWM functioneffectively together as centres for collections, research,exhibitions and public information on the social,military and human history of Canada.Strategies• To continue to improve the Corporation’s financialself-sufficiency.• To continue to explore new and cost-efficient ways toensure the operational viability of the Corporation.• To review collaborative mechanisms for moreeffective operations in collections, research,exhibitions and public information.RESULTSRevenuesThe Corporation’s onsite revenues reached $13.2million, representing a new record.FundraisingThe Passing the Torch campaign in support of thenew Canadian War Museum raised a net total of$16.5 million, surpassing its goal of $15 million.The Corporation also obtained sponsorship andphilanthropic support for temporary exhibitions,travelling exhibitions, public programs, research andpublications, and for restoration of artifacts and art.We also obtained sponsorship in support of the GrandOpening of the CWM. We have continued to cultivatecurrent partnerships, while developing new partnersamong corporations, foundations and associations forupcoming projects.Human ResourcesThe Corporation negotiated and ratified two four-yearcollective agreements; developed and implemented theLDC process (succession planning); implemented theEmployment Equity Plan and a revised PerformanceManagement System; provided training and orientationsessions for managers and employees; planned andestablished an Employment Equity Committee;updated the self-identification data via an internalcensus; provided additional and enhanced training anddevelopment for management and staff; developedand implemented a revised “Senior Management”competency profile; completed the validation processof second-language proficiency for employees at thefive-year interval; and continued improvements inOccupational Health and Safety.MaintenanceThe Corporation completed the capital projects outlinedbelow.At the CMC: Phase 4 of lifecycle replacement ofwindows in the Grand Hall; lifecycle repairs to exterioraccess routes for maintenance vehicles; Phase 2 ofparking garage repairs to the concrete structure; Phase2 of lifecycle modernization of elevators; lifecyclereplacement of steam humidification units; lifecyclereplacement of the Security Management System, theVideo Management System and the Radio Console;lifecycle modernization to lighting control systems;and retrofit of part of the emergency lighting system inkeeping with building codes.At the CWM: the Corporation managed its first yearwarranty, noting defects and effecting repairs withappropriate suppliers.

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 19ISSUEReach Out through Dynamic Partnerships and NetworksObjectiveTo increase sharing of exhibitions, expertise, researchand information in Canada and abroad.Strategies• To review and assess current partnerships forongoing relevance and possible gaps.• To continue to share expertise through professionalnetworks.• To seek out innovative arrangements withorganizations and institutions across Canadaand abroad, to disseminate knowledge andinformation effectively.RESULTSSharing ExpertiseDuring the past year, the Corporation partnered withthe University of Ottawa to offer course credit andprofessional acting experience to drama studentsthrough Dramamuse. It also partnered with universities,colleges and cégeps for training and co-op placements,and conducted research projects with organizationssuch as associations, universities and museums.DisseminationThe Corporation partnered with the followingorganizations: Canadian Heritage to host a set ofcomputer kiosks linked to the Canadian Pavilion atExpo 2005; Ville de Gatineau for the launch of a virtualexhibition on the architecture of old Hull; nationaland international organizations for the production ofexhibitions, including the Saidye Bronfman Award 2005and POMPEII; embassies and high commissions formultiple special events; the National Arts Centre andvarious festivals for cultural events such as concerts andtheatre performances; local and provincial marketingorganizations to help promote both Museums and otherNational Capital heritage sites; local libraries to providethe Museum Privilege Card; The Ottawa Citizen, LeDroit and CBC/Radio-Canada to provide informationand interviews on cultural matters; Canadian HeritageCanadian Culture Online initiative, to make cataloguerecords and images available; six libraries in theregion as part of the SmartLibrary partnership; and theInternational Council for Canadian Studies to providevenues and speakers.Marie-Louise Deruaz

20ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006SATISFACTION RATING BY CMC VISITORSExpectations: exceeded, all and most2004 92%200593%Overall Satisfaction Rating: very satisfying and satisfying2004 93%200596%Overall Value-for-Money: excellent and good2004 93%200596%SATISFACTION RATING BY CWM VISITORSExpectations: exceeded, all and most2005 94%Overall Satisfaction Rating: very satisfying and satisfying200594%Overall Value-for-Money: excellent and good2005 83%

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 21OperationsTo improve financial and operational viability,the Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporationcontinues its innovative efforts to reduce operatingcosts, while maximizing revenues. The CMCC alwaysseeks new and cost-effective ways to deliver itsprograms and services. In 2005–2006, total revenuesfrom onsite commercial activities were $13.2 million.These activities include general admission, the IMAX ®Theatre, boutique sales, facility rentals, food services,parking and membership.CLIENT SERVICESThe Corporation’s client services staff provide visitors toboth Museums with a variety of services. In public areasand exhibition galleries, they greet visitors and providegeneral information about the Museums’ services,programs and exhibitions. Client services staff are alsoavailable in the permanent exhibition areas to talk aboutthe content, and offer a wide range of guided tours.Last year, CMCC client services staff provided more than2,600 reserved guided tours and over 900 public tours.This represents an increase of over 50 per cent comparedto the previous year, due in large part to the overwhelmingsuccess of the new Canadian War Museum.REVENUES FROM ONSITE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES05–0604–0503–0402–0301–02Figures include general admission, the IMAX Theatre,boutique sales, facility rentals, food services, parkingand membership.Last year, the Corporation carried out a CorporateMystery Shopper program to assess the qualityand consistency of frontline client services at bothMuseums. The Mystery Shopper initiative highlightedkey strengths and also identified some activities thatcould be improved. The results will inform and guideongoing efforts to develop and improve the quality ofservice offered at both Museums.CALL CENTREThe Call Centre for the CMC and the CWM providescallers with general information about the two Museums,confirms group reservations, and sells individual ticketsfor special events, general admission and the IMAX ®Theatre. Last year, the Call Centre began severaltelemarketing initiatives, such as surveys and promotions.The Call Centre’s agents receive at least 6,000 callseach month. To address the high volume of calls, theCorporation introduced a new telephone system. Sincethis new system began operating, the Call Centre hassurpassed its objectives for service to clients with awaiting time of less than two minutes for 85 per cent ofall calls.8.2 million7.7 million7.6 million8.8 million13.2 millionMarie-Louise Deruaz

22ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006retention of the Corporation’s vast corporate memoryand the transfer of knowledge between generations.Both Museums actively promote the Government ofCanada’s official languages policy. Employees receiveappropriate second-language training to help themattain and maintain the level of proficiency they needfor their positions. In support of this objective, theMAINTENANCE OFBUILDING INFRASTRUCTUREThe Corporation completed several major capitalprojects as part of an ongoing program of CMCmaintenance. These repairs included: Phase 4of lifecycle replacement of windows in the GrandHall; lifecycle repairs to exterior access routes formaintenance vehicles; phase 2 of parking garage repairsto the concrete structure; and phase 2 of lifecyclemodernization of elevators.HUMAN RESOURCESThe Corporation’s goal is the development andmaintenance of a competent and qualified workforce,able to carry out daily operations with maximumeffectiveness. The overall goal is to foster a healthy andproductive work climate that stimulates productivity,creativity, teamwork, effectiveness, a focus on clientservice, and accountability for the organization’songoing success.Over the past year, the CMCC initiated its LeadershipDevelopment and Continuity Process, which aimsat building and developing leadership within theorganization. Each year, the Corporation prepares andtrains a selected group of employees so that they areskilled and ready to take on leadership roles within theorganization. This ongoing process aims to enhance theMarie-Louise DeruazCorporation has completed the process for validatingemployees’ second-language proficiency every five years.VOLUNTEERSThe Corporation maintains an active volunteer basecomposed of individuals from various ethnic communities,with a wide range of qualifications and interests. Themain volunteer activities revolve around such projects asinterpretation in the temporary exhibitions, assisting withelements of research, craft preparations, special programsand direct mail campaigns. During the past year, morethan 450 individuals gave their time and support to theCMC and the CWM, contributing more than 34,000 hoursto 109 projects.Volunteer Interpreter ProgramThe Volunteer Interpreter Program is a unique initiativethat gives adults an opportunity to be trained inproviding Museum visitors with additional detailsabout particular objects or themes in some of theCMC’s special exhibitions. Volunteer interpretersalso conduct demonstrations and invite visitors tohandle reproduction artifacts. During the past year,90 volunteers participated in two special exhibitions,POMPEII and A Caring Profession, where theyresponded to more than 25,000 individuals.

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 23MarketingThe CMCC undertakes dynamic, innovative marketinginitiatives to ensure that the public sees both theCMC and CWM as primary attractions within theNational Capital Region. The Corporation worksclosely with partners in the tourism industry topromote the National Capital Region on both sidesof the Ottawa River.The CMCC marketing team attended several majorvenues in Canada and the United States to promotethe CMC and the CWM to Canadian, American andinternational group-tour organizations. To promote majorexhibitions, the Corporation also hosts a “frontline” eventfor local hospitality and tourism industry representatives.These well-attended events give industry representativesan opportunity to enjoy a guided exhibition tour and/or aprivate IMAX ® film screening.Marie-Louise Deruazactivities organized by each Museum. The Corporationdeveloped individual mixed media advertisingcampaigns for exhibitions at the CMC (POMPEII, Cool’60s Design, A Caring Profession, Acres of Dreams andLace Up) and for the official opening of the new CWM.NEW INITIATIVESLast year, the Corporation introduced its “2 + 2 SpecialEntry” promotion package, which enables visitors tovisit both Museums in two extra days for one price. TheCMC also implemented a surcharge of $5 and timedticketing for its feature summer exhibition, POMPEII.The CMCC produced new promotional materials for bothMuseums: seasonal lure brochures, kit folders, tourismbrochures and fact sheets, kiosks and roll-up banners.ADVERTISINGThis past year, the Corporation negotiated mediapartnerships with the Ottawa Citizen, Le Droit andCBC/Radio-Canada, which resulted in more print andelectronic media coverage for CMC and CWM exhibitions.The CMCC developed a variety of advertising campaignsthroughout the year. These campaigns were oftencorporate — promoting the CMC and the CWM asdestinations — or were specific to exhibitions andFundraising ActivitiesThe Corporation seeks the support of corporateand media partners, foundations, associations andindividual donors to achieve long-term goals andobjectives. These funds support major exhibitionsand collections, as well as the enhancement ofexisting exhibitions and programs.PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORTEach year, the Corporation receives donations forcollections and museum activities. During this pastyear, an important contribution was made to theCanadian War Museum by Mr. and Mrs. P. Wilder forthe conservation of Canada’s Grand Armada, 1914, amonumental First World War canvas. Canadian NationalRailways supported the CMC for the restoration of fourstained-glass windows that were once part of Montreal’shistoric Bonaventure Train Station.

24ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006PROPAGANDAPROPAGANDEPassing the Torch Fundraising CampaignWith the opening of the new Canadian War Museum,the Passing the Torch fundraising campaign — themost successful fundraising initiative for a federalpublic institution — came to a conclusion. Thecampaign raised a net amount of $16.5 million underthe leadership of General (Ret’d) Paul Manson and theFriends of the Canadian War Museum.POSTERS IN COLUMNS 1 TO 3/AFFICHES DANS LES COLONNES 1 À 3 : THE WOLFSONIAN-FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.POSTERS IN COLUMNS 4 TO 6: CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM / AFFICHES DANS LES COLONNES 4 À 6 : MUSÉE CANADIEN DE LA GUERREPARTNERSHIPSPartnerships are vital to the Corporation’s presentationof quality exhibitions and programs. During the pastyear, Bell Canada has been a key partner, sponsoring theGrand Opening of the new Canadian War Museum. Thepopular exhibition POMPEII, presented at the CMC, wassupported by Alitalia and the Italian Embassy in Canada.17 NOVEMBER/NOVEMBRE 2005 – 30 APRIL/AVRIL 2006THIS EXHIBITION IS ORGANIZED BY THE WOLFSONIAN-FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA.CETTE EXPOSITION EST ORGANISÉE PAR LA WOLFSONIAN-FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, MIAMI BEACH (FLORIDE).1, place Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontariowww.warmuseum.ca www.museedelaguerre.caAs part of its 125th anniversary, the CWM hosted afundraising event for the preservation and protectionof the Museum’s collection of military art and artifacts.Mincom and Veterans Affairs Canada supported thiscelebration as co-presenting sponsors.The Royal Bank Foundation made an importantdonation to both the CMC and the CWM in supportof educational programs for underprivileged children.These programs give children the opportunity to visit theMuseums and participate in school programs.The Friends of the Canadian Postal Museum continuedto support the CPM through various activities. Theirwork focusses primarily on promotion and raisingadditional funds. In February 2006, the Valentine’s DayBall — a prestigious fundraising event organized by theFriends — attracted over 200 guests and resulted in asignificant contribution devoted to the CPM.The Canadian Postal Museum also enjoyed the essentialsupport of many key partners. Canada Post provided theCPM with important financial support, and it supportsactivities such as research, programming and animation.In addition, Canada Post makes important contributionsthrough the donation of artifacts and the promotion ofthe Museum’s activities and products.Pitney Bowes also provided support to the CanadianPostal Museum for an eighth year. This contributionhelps give Canadians better access to our postalheritage through the exhibition of special artifacts.Major sponsors also provided support for CMC travellingexhibitions. Canada Post supported “Rocket” Richard:The Legend — The Legacy and Satisfaction Guaranteed:The Mail Order Catalogue. The exhibition Mail, Railand Retail: Connecting Canadians was supportedby partnerships with Canada Post, Canadian PacificRailway and the Hudson’s Bay Company. From theHands of a Master was produced in collaborationwith the Société internationale des entreprisesECONOMUSÉE ® , and with the financial support of theDepartment of Canadian Heritage and Canada Post.

Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation 25Marie-Louise DeruazRecognitionEach year, the Corporation and its staff receiveawards and recognitions for excellence in manydifferent areas of activity.Canadian Museum of Civilization2005 Lowell Thomas AwardExplorers ClubDr. Patricia Sutherland, Curator,Eastern Arctic ArchaeologyIn 2005, Dr. Patricia Sutherland, Curator of Eastern Arctic Archaeologyat the CMC, became one of the few women to win the prestigiousLowell Thomas Award, which recognizes experts in the field of scientificexploration for their contributions to the advancement of knowledge.Computer Associates Canada ® contributed to publicprogramming at the Canadian Children’s Museum, andalso supported the travelling exhibition Pack Your Bags!A Kids’ Ticket to Travel.MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMCMCC membership continues to grow, with more than4,200 household members. This represents a 23per cent increase in the overall membership total. Themembers enjoy important benefits such as unlimitedaccess to one or two world-class Museums, discountson IMAX ® Theatre admission and in the boutiques andcafeterias, and invitations to special events.Director of the Year in the Parapublic SectorRegroupement des gens d’affaires d’OttawaDr. Victor Rabinovitch, President and CEO,Canadian Museum of Civilization CorporationCanadian War MuseumAward for Excellence in Urban SustainabilityThe 2006 Globe AwardsCanada’s Top Ten Summer Tourist AttractionsWHERE CanadaAward of Excellence — Public Places and Civic SpacesOttawa Urban Design Award 2005City of OttawaArchitectural Merit Award — Cast-in-Place ConcreteOntario Concrete Awards 2005Concrete Association of OntarioWinner — Architectural CategoryOntario Steel Design Award 2005Canadian Institute of Steel Construction

26ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Canadian Museumof CivilizationMarie-Louise Deruaz Maria Borda

ExhibitionsCanadian Museum of Civilization 27One of the key means of communicating information and enhancing knowledge about the culturalheritage of Canada and the wider world is through exhibitions. Each year, the Canadian Museum ofCivilization presents a variety of temporary exhibitions produced either in-house or in cooperationwith other institutions. The CMC also acts as a major “window” for exhibitions from different parts ofthe country, showcasing travelling exhibitions on loan from other institutions.Located in Gatineau, Quebec, the Canadian Museum of Civilizationis Canada’s largest and most popular museum. The CMC is housed ina complex of buildings designed by architect Douglas Cardinal. TheCanadian Children’s Museum, the Canadian Postal Museum and theVirtual Museum of New France are part of the CMC. The Museum isalso home to an IMAX ® theatre.PERMANENT EXHIBITIONSThe Grand HallThis magnificent gallery introduces visitors to thehistory and unique cultures of the First Peoples ofCanada’s Northwest Coast. The Grand Hall features sixNative houses and the world’s largest indoor collectionof totem poles.The Canada HallSpanning 1,000 years of Canadian social and economichistory from coast to coast, the Canada Hall allowsvisitors to experience history through reconstructedbuildings, life-sized environments and audiovisualpresentations. It continues to be the most popularpermanent gallery at the Canadian Museum ofCivilization, attracting approximately half a millionpeople each year.First Peoples HallThis exhibition space is the world’s largest permanentexhibition on the rich cultural diversity, history andcontributions of Canada’s indigenous peoples. TheMuseum’s curators of archaeology and ethnology, inconsultation with expert aboriginal advisors, workedfor more than a decade to develop the exhibition. TheFirst Peoples Hall features more than 1,500 historicalobjects and works of art, re-created environments, andapproximately 500 documents and illustrations.Canadian Children’s MuseumLocated inside the CMC, the Canadian Children’sMuseum (CCM) takes young visitors and their familieson a wide-ranging intercultural odyssey. Children enjoynumerous opportunities to learn about the world anddifferent cultures, while developing their creativitythrough interactive exhibits, workshops and animationprograms. The CCM is one of the Museum’s mostpopular destinations, attracting about half a millionvisitors annually.Canadian Postal MuseumThe Canadian Postal Museum (CPM) is the onlymuseum in the country dedicated to preserving theheritage of Canadian postal communications. It is thesecond-most-visited postal museum in the world. TheCPM introduces visitors to the aesthetics and socialand economic history of Canada’s postal heritage. Italso examines philately, the history of mail deliveryand postal communications, and various forms ofwritten interaction.

28ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006NEW SPECIAL EXHIBITIONSLace Up: Canada’s Passion for SkatingJanuary 27, 2006 to March 4, 2007This exhibition is dedicated to the history of skating— one of the most popular sports in Canada and aroundthe world. Ice hockey, speed skating and figure skatingare explored with the help of 250 artifacts. Theseinclude various types of skates from medieval to modern,evocative paintings and etchings, archival photographs,excerpts from eighteenth-century journals, skatingmanuals, sheet music, costumes, trophies and a widearray of sports memorabilia. Lace Up is the first nationalexhibition dedicated to an activity that has become partof the fabric of Canadian life.Acres of Dreams: Settling the Canadian PrairiesOctober 28, 2005 to January 29, 2006Acres of Dreams presented the extraordinarySteven Darby150 YEARS OF KNOWLEDGE,COLLECTION AND DISCOVERYIn 2006, the Canadian Museum of Civilizationcelebrates its 150th anniversary. Its origins dateback to 1856, with the creation of the Museum ofthe Geological Survey of Canada. Later it becamethe National Museum of Canada and then theNational Museum of Man. In 1986, it was name theCanadian Museum of Civilization. The CMC movedto its present-day site in Gatineau in 1989.international marketing campaign which the federalgovernment launched to lure millions of settlers to theWest. The exhibition also focussed on the challengesand experiences of the approximately two millionsettlers who poured onto the Canadian Prairies between1896 and the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.Coming mostly from Europe and the United States,these new settlers comprised the greatest single wave ofimmigration in Canada’s history. The exhibition featuredan array of posters, pamphlets, slogans, contests,travelling displays and lecture tours — all part of themarketing campaign led by the government, railwaycompanies, steamship lines and other business interests.Developed by the Canadian Museum of Civilization incollaboration with Library and Archives Canada.Michael Hosaluk: The Saidye Bronfman Award 2005September 30, 2005 to April 2, 2006This exhibition showcases the work of renownedCanadian wood-turner Michael Hosaluk, recipient ofthe Saidye Bronfman Award 2005, Canada’s foremostdistinction for excellence in the crafts. Michael

Canadian Museum of Civilization 29Library and Archives CanadaPoster from the exhibition Acres of Dreams.POMPEIIMay 27 to September 12, 2005POMPEII profiled the human tragedy surrounding theeruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79. The exhibitionfeatured some 500 artifacts — frescoes, sculptures,jewellery and household items — from Pompeii,Herculaneum and other archaeological sites of theVesuvian region. It also included body casts of someof the victims. The CMC was the first stop on theexhibition’s North American tour, and POMPEII’s onlyCanadian venue. Developed by the SoprintendenzaArcheologica di Pompei together with the Soprintendenzaper i Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Caserta, and promotedby the Regione Campania-Assessorato ai Beni Culturali,with the support of the Compagnia di San Paolo and acontribution from the Autostrade Meridionali SpA.Hosaluk’s work covers a wide range of objects andmaterials, including functional vessels, furniture andsculptural pieces. His work is humorous and elegant,and its unique character makes abundant referenceto architecture, nature and culture. Presented inpartnership with the Samuel and Saidye BronfmanFamily Foundation and the Canada Council for the Arts.A Caring Profession: Centuries of Nursing in CanadaJune 17, 2005 to July 30, 2006A Caring Profession explores the history of vocationaland professional nursing in Canada, from the firsthospitals in New France to the present day — inhospitals, homes, communities, on battlefields andin remote communities. Visitors see the influence ofCanada’s two parallel nursing traditions: the religiousCatholic model and the secular British-inspiredmodel. The exhibition also examines the developmentof nursing across the country in every province andterritory, from the outports of Newfoundland to remoteInuit communities in the Arctic. A Caring Professionis the most extensive exhibition ever developed on theimpact of nursing on the lives of Canadians.Beads of Life: Eastern and Southern African AdornmentsApril 15, 2005 to September 10, 2006This exhibition examines the artistry, history andmeaning of African beaded adornment. It features 185objects from Canadian collections, including exquisitepieces of jewellery and items of beaded clothing fromSouth Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Botswana,Sudan and Zimbabwe. This is the first time that Africanbeadwork from various Canadian museums, universitiesand private collections has been surveyed, and aselection brought together for display.Cast of dog featured in the exhibition POMPEIIHarry Foster

30ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Adventures with Clifford the Big Red DogFebruary 18 to May 7, 2006Children boarded the Birdwell Island ferry andjourneyed to the world of Clifford, the beloved bigred dog with a heart to match. The exhibition offersmany adventures that reinforce “Clifford’s Big Ideas”— 10 simple, tangible life lessons designed to helpyoung children navigate their world. Produced bythe Minnesota Children’s Museum.MALL SHOWCASESDon GarlandCANADIAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUMYour House, My HouseMay 14 to September 5, 2005In this exhibition, children discovered that peoplearound the world live in all kinds of houses, madein a variety of ways. They were invited to step insidehomes from Mongolia, Fiji and Malaysia, and learn howchildren in these places live. Produced by the Children’sMuseum of Memphis for the Youth Museum ExhibitCollaborative.Joshua’s Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides theChisholm TrailOctober 8, 2005 to January 22, 2006This exhibition explored traditional cowboy life onthe Chisholm Trail in the American West during the1870s, and was based on the fictional life of a youngcowboy and storyteller. Children explored literacythrough storytelling, songs, images and objects. Theyalso learned about the values of hard work and selfreliance,and what life on the trail would have been like.Produced by the Fort Worth Museum of Science andHistory, for the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative.Love ’em. Hate ’em: Canadians and Their PoliticiansJuly 23, 2005 to March 3, 2008This showcase exhibition presents a differentperspective on how the public sees its elected politicalleaders. Love ’em, Hate ’em shows how public opinionis often shaped and expressed by the images ofpublic personalities and the styles of political leaders.The 22 artifacts on display and the theme’s textualinterpretation were selected and prepared by Dr. VictorRabinovitch, President and CEO of the CanadianMuseum of Civilization Corporation.Steven DarbyDr. Victor Rabinovitch, President and CEO of the CanadianMuseum of Civilization Corporation.

Canadian Museum of Civilization 31EXTERIORPeopleSince October 5, 2005Personnages (People) is a work featuring 11 sculpturalforms created by celebrated Canadian artist LouisArchambault. Its installation outside the Museum marksthe first time that the work has appeared in a majorpublic site since 1967. The sculptures, ranging fromone to four metres in height, were commissioned for theCanada Pavilion at Expo 67.Marie-Louise DeruazATTENDANCEPermanent ExhibitionsCanada HallCanadian Children’s MuseumCanadian Postal MuseumFirst Peoples HallSpecial ExhibitionsGift of the Gods: The Art of Wine from the AncientWorld to Canadian VineyardsPOMPEIICool ’60s DesignAcres of Dreams: Settling the Canadian PrairiesVisitors498,000617,000271,000261,000Visitors59,000129,000250,00025,000Some of the 11 sculptural forms from Personnages (People), a workcreated by Louis Archambault for the Canada Pavilion at Expo 67.ATTENDANCE AT THE CMC05–061,396,49804–051,273,03003–041,350,55202–031,387,30401–021,307,363

32ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006CollectionsThe Museum has approximately three millionartifacts and specimens housed in collectionsstorage areas, which cover more than 12,000square metres. These collections, and theknowledge base that supports and expands them,are the Corporation’s greatest physical asset. TheMuseum continues to acquire significant items,while collections management operations staff planfor and implement strategies for future developmentof the Museum’s collections.ACQUISITIONSDuring the past year, the Museum acquired 18,000artifacts and specimens in the form of donations,purchases, transfers, or deposits of archaeologicalfieldwork. The acquisition that received the most publicattention was the purchase at auction of the Smith &Wesson Tip-Up revolver, said to have been used in the1868 murder of Thomas D’Arcy McGee. Other notableacquisitions include two Kwakwak’awakw masksattributed to Kwakiutl master carver Charlie James(Yakuglas).Harry FosterAcquisitions continued in several areas identified asspecial priorities during 2005. The CMC continued toacquire works by modern Canadian designers with thefinancial support of the Samuel and Saidye BronfmanFamily Foundation — this year from importantCanadian craftspersons and artists, including WalterOstrom, Anne Barros, Jane Kidd, Susan Warner Keene,Michael Hosaluk, Gaétan Beaudin and Douglas Boyd.The Museum also acquired objects for an upcomingpermanent exhibition on Canadians who made history,set to open in 2007.Other notable acquisitions in 2005–2006 includedsome important archival collections. Three of the mostsignificant are: writer and researcher Laurence Nowry’scollection of notes, reports, sound recordings andphotographs focussing on Canadian personalities suchas Marius Barbeau and members of the Group of Seven,as well as on Asian cultures, especially those of India; acollection of 50 Inuit portraits taken during the 1950sby Brother André Chauvel, OMI; and Dr. Carmen Roy’sresearch collection, covering her activities as a folkloristand founder of a CMC division dedicated to folk culture.LOANSDuring the past fiscal year, the Museum coordinated61 incoming loans for over 460 artifacts from variousCanadian and international lenders, in support of itsongoing exhibition program. The CMC also loaned morethan 370 artifacts to 36 institutions. Including theobjects in the CMC’s Travelling Exhibition Program, theMuseum made more than 680 artifacts available to otherinstitutions for display on a short- or long-term basis.Smith & Wesson Tip-Up revolver, said to have been used in the1868 murder of Thomas D’Arcy McGee.CONSERVATIONConservation expertise and treatments are an integralpart of the exhibition development process. Last year,staff spent over 4,600 hours treating hundreds ofartifacts destined for CMC exhibits. In addition, theMuseum’s conservators managed preventive treatmentprograms for artifacts on display and in the collection

Canadian Museum of Civilization 33Steven DarbyThe CMC transferred human remains and associatedburial objects, such as beads, tools and weapons, tothe Kitigan Zibi Algonquin community on behalf ofthe Algonquin First Nations. Museum archaeologistshad excavated the remains and associated items manydecades ago. Algonquin community Elders packedand bundled the remains, which were then reburied atthe Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg community located nearManiwaki, Quebec.Museum conservators dust and monitor artifacts on anongoing basis, as part of preventative treatment programs forobjects on display and in collection storage areas.reserves. This care covers everything from the ongoingdusting and monitoring of artifacts on display toenvironmental and integrated pest managementprograms in the Museum’s reserves.ARTIFACT PREPARATIONThe Museum boasts one of the world’s most highlyskilled, internationally recognized technical teamsfor the production of exhibition-related artifactinstallations. The innovative enhancements that theCMC team created for POMPEII were so well received bythe exhibition’s international partners that they kept theenhancements for the rest of POMPEII’s internationaltour. In addition, these CMC experts travelled tovarious sites to conduct critical assessments for futureexhibitions. Their work included the detailed measuringand photo-documenting of treasures at the NationalMuseum of China, in preparation for an upcomingexhibition on China’s art and history.REPATRIATIONThe Canadian Museum of Civilization continued toaddress requests for repatriation on a case-by-casebasis, and staff continued to address such requestsand issues in the context of comprehensive claimsnegotiations between Canada and First Nationsacross Canada.Sacred Materials ProjectThe CMC continued its work with members of theAkwesasne First Nation to provide ceremonial care inspring and fall for the Iroquois false face masks andother objects sacred to the Haudenosaunee. As part of anongoing project, members of Plains First Nations visitedthe Museum to review collections related to their history,and to identify sacred objects. Representatives of a CoastSalish First Nation also visited the collections to identifysacred items and to provide advice on ceremonial care.The Museum also donated to the Kitigan Zibicommunity an exhibition called Kichi Sibi: TracingOur Region’s Ancient History, which was originallypresented at the CMC. The artifacts in the exhibition,some thousands of years old, include ceramic cookingpots, pendants, and a range of tools and weapons madeof copper, stone, bone and antler. Kichi Sibi is currentlyon display at the new Kitigan Zibi Cultural Centre.ONLINE RESOURCESThe number of artifact records in the CMCC onlinecatalogue (http://collections.civilization.ca) increasesannually. There are now more than 200,000 artifactrecords in the public access catalogue, an increase of9 per cent over the previous year (the entire CMCCartifact catalogue contains 1.4 million records.) Lastyear, Museum staff made it a priority to add availabledigital images to the online records. As a result, thenumber of artifact records having at least one imageattached increased by 30 per cent.

34ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Harriet Laforest, Essex, Ontario. Photo taken byMarius Barbeau in 1912. Negative: 19917the previous year. The Museum reached its objective ofencouraging staff to make greater use of the archivalcollection. Over 2,000 of all processed requests camefrom Museum staff. Again last year, there was also a greatdemand for paper documents. Close to 90 per cent of therequests received were for textual documents relating toanthropological research and exhibitions.The CMC audiovisual archival collection contains over100,000 films and sound recordings, which are madeaccessible to the public. Last year, over 500 requestsfor materials from this collection were received fromstaff and members of the public in Canada and abroad.© CMCCThe CMCC Libraries and Archives catalogue (http://geoweb.civilization.ca:8001) comprises more than430,000 records. In 2005, over 235,000 searcheswere performed — an increase of 20 per cent over theprevious year.In partnership with Canadian Heritage’s CanadianCulture Online (CCO) initiative, the CMC has madecatalogue records and images available for 42,584archival documents and 30,456 artifacts.Under the CCO program, the Museum continued thedigitization of a unique collection of sound recordingsmade by anthropologist Charles Marius Barbeau (1883–1969). Barbeau recorded aboriginal oral histories andFrench-Canadian folksongs on wax cylinders from 1911to 1950. These cylinders represent some of the earliestanthropological recordings in Canada, and are a primarysource for ongoing study and original research.ARCHIVESCMC staff processed more than 3,000 requests for textmaterials, visual images or sound recordings from thecollections, representing a 40 per cent increase overLIBRARYIn 2005, the Library greeted close to 9,000 on-sitevisitors, and responded to more than 2,000 requests.Some 12,000 documents circulated to employeesand external libraries, either as loans or as full-textonline publications. The Library also acquired 9,600documents for its collection, including a donation of138 publications from Dr. Carmen Roy’s collection onQuebec traditional culture, and over 5,600 digitizedearly Canadian publications from the “Early CanadianaOnline” collection.The CMC and the CWM joined the SmartLibrarypartnership, which unites seven major libraries in theNational Capital Region. The partnership’s mission isto provide citizens with access to library catalogues,information, technology and resources through thesharing of staff, technology, collections, ideas andservices. A shared collective catalogue (http://smartlibbibliogen.ncf.ca)provides access to the resources of allparticipating libraries and archives.PHOTOGRAPHS AND COPYRIGHTIn 2005, the CMC handled close to 1,100 licencingand photograph reproduction requests. The Museum’sarchival photographic collection now comprises overa million images. These include more than 546,000

Canadian Museum of Civilization 35traditional hard-copy images, such as slides, negatives,transparencies, as well as close to 480,000 digitizedimages, of which approximately 20 per cent areavailable only in digital format.The rapid growth of the digital images collectionrequired an updated preservation strategy closelylinked to this evolving technology. The CMC undertookthe conversion of an important part of its collection,converting close to 350,000 images from Kodak PCDformat into an archival TIFF format.CANADIAN POSTAL MUSEUMCOLLECTIONSAmong numerous recent additions to the collectionsare two especially noteworthy acquisitions. The firstis a ceremonial trowel donated by Rita Lévesque,commemorating the start of construction on theMontreal Post Office; the trowel was presented tothe Honourable Hector Langevin, Minister of PublicWorks, in 1873. The second major acquisition was thecollection of over 500 items mailed to Jean-ClaudeParrot (former President of the Canadian Union ofPostal Workers), while he was in jail for violating aback-to-work order in 1979.The CPM’s team of volunteers is conducting projectssuch as an exhaustive inventory of the Canadian stampcollection, and the organization of newly acquiredphilately and the foreign stamp collection.Archives Oratoire Saint-JosephResearchResearch undertaken by the Canadian Museum ofCivilization enhances our understanding of Canadianidentity, history and cultures. The Museumcarries out essential research into the history andtraditions of aboriginal peoples, as well as themany other diverse cultural communities that makeup Canadian society. The Museum’s research intothe human history of Canada and adjacent regionsextends from earliest times to the modern era.All of this work supports the development of theCMC’s exhibitions and publications.ARCHAEOLOGYMajor areas of research focus on the archaeology of theFirst Peoples of Canada and, to a lesser degree, thearchaeology of European settlement. Long-term projectspursued last year included:• In the Atlantic region, projects centering mainlyon the archaeology of the late prehistoric Mi’kmaqand Maliseet peoples, and on the exploration ofearly Palaeo-Indian and Archaic occupations ofAtlantic Canada.• In Quebec, archival and collections-basedresearch illuminating the history of mainlyFrench-speaking Euro-Canadian populations from theseventeenth to the nineteenth centuries, with a focuson the codfishing industry.• In Ontario, projects focussed mainly on pre-Contactarchaeology in the northern and eastern regions ofthe province.• In the Prairie provinces, studies of the archaeologicalcultures in the Northern Great Plains, and acomparison of Northern Plains archaeology with thatof other grasslands regions around the world, notablythe Russian Steppes.• Arctic archaeological research focussed on thehistory of the Palaeo-Eskimo peoples who first

36ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Curator of Ontario Archaeology, Jean-Luc Pilon (left) andconservator Brian Arthur (right) discuss the restoration of a600-year-old Native ceramic pot from Lake Superior.occupied Arctic North America, as well as onthe development of Inuit culture over the pastmillennium. The Helluland Archaeology Projectinvestigates relationships between these twopeoples, as well as with early European visitorsto the Eastern Arctic in the centuries aroundA.D. 1000.• The continuing development and maintenance ofCARD (the Canadian Archaeological RadiocarbonDatabase) — a large and important interactivedatabase on the Internet.• In the area of physical anthropology, currentresearch focusses on the skeletal and DNA analysisof particularly ancient human remains from theKamloops area in B.C., in cooperation with localNative communities.• In the area of human remains repatriation, analysisof physical anthropology collections focusses onthe detailed documentation of skeletal remainsrequested for repatriation and reburial.• Relative to the British Columbia treaty process,research was undertaken regarding general requestsfor information about the nature of CMC collections.Marie-Louise DeruazHISTORYMajor areas of research focus on the social and regionalhistories of Canada. Long-term projects pursued lastyear included:• The history of the Museum for its 150th anniversary.• In the Atlantic provinces, material and social history,and a written history of Charlottetown, P.E.I.• In Quebec, research focussed on various aspects ofdaily life in Canada and Acadia from the seventeenthto the nineteenth centuries (food, work, justice,etc.), and on science in New France.• In Ontario, original research on nursing, andexhibition work on the United Empire Loyalists.• For the Prairies, research exploring workers’ dailylives, labour activism, and early twentieth-centuryimmigration to the Canadian West, including settlers’motivations, voyages, material culture, expectations,conditions upon arrival, and settlement.• In Canadian political history, the story of thegoverning of Canada, with particular reference tobiographical history.• In material culture, research into the popular cultureand folk art in Quebec.ETHNOLOGYMajor areas of research focus on the history, culturesand contemporary art of First Peoples, the Métis andthe Inuit in Canada. Long-term projects pursued lastyear included:• The history and cultures of First Peoples of Canada’sPacific Coast, including past and contemporaryproduction of fine crafts for use in the communityand for sale to external markets.• The history and cultures of the Salish and Ktunaxapeoples of the southeastern British Columbia interior.• The history and cultures of the First Peoples ofthe Great Plains, including research on Blackfootprotocol and Plains Cree concepts of death, and theimpact of urban life on the experience and culturesof aboriginal people in Canada.

Canadian Museum of Civilization 37• The history and cultures of the Mi’kmaq, Maliseetand Passamaquoddy peoples of Nova Scotia, NewBrunswick and adjacent regions, with a particularfocus on the history and production of Mi’kmaqbasketry.• The history and social context of contemporary Inuitart, and the scope of current work by Inuit artists inall media.• The history of contemporary Canadian aboriginal artand aboriginal artists, including research into theimpact of Christianity on aboriginal culturesin Canada.• The history and cultures of Northern Athabaskanpeoples, including cultural context and styles of hideclothing in the nineteenth century, and contemporarycommunity-based projects to revive traditional artsand crafts.CULTURAL STUDIESMajor areas of research focus on themes of Canadianethnocultural diversity. Long-term projects pursued lastyear included:• Chinese, Japanese and Korean communities invarious parts of Canada, including research onlocal Chinese history, social organization, culturaltraditions and ethnic relations.• Musical traditions in Canada.• The life and work of Glenn Gould.• Canadian collections of beadwork from Eastern andSouthern Africa.• Craft and design in Canada in the 1960s.• The history of Canadian craft.• Traditional life, everyday arts, and popular culture inCanada.• The history and traditions of sweet foods.• The art and experiences of women of African originin Canada.• Documentation of the history and present state ofBuddhism in Canada (Buddhist temples and centresof different Buddhist traditions) with a particularfocus on Western (non-Asian) Canadians who haveconverted to Buddhism.POSTAL COMMUNICATIONS RESEARCHThe Canadian Postal Museum’s main research areas forthis year included:• The French-Canadian and Acadian Diaspora from anepistolary perspective.• Collections of private correspondence and writingsfrom various collections (Archives of the CanadianJewish Congress, McCord Museum, McGill UniversityArchives, Archives of the University of WesternOntario, etc.).• Postal communication in Prince Edward Island,principally during the colonial era.• Labour and Labour Relations in the post office: thestrike of 1924, the strikes in Winnipeg in 1918and 1919, and the story of Branch No. 2 of theFederated Letter Carriers Association of Canada.• The history of the rural post office in Canada,particularly the story of the Val Morin Station postoffice in Quebec.Sweet foods, and the history and traditions behind them, are justone of the numerous areas of study undertaken by CMC curators.Image: D2005-04513© CMCC

38ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Public ProgramsPublic programs are an important means bywhich the Museum communicates knowledge ofCanada’s history and Canadian and world cultures.Designed around the needs and interests of specificaudiences, the CMC’s public programs includecultural celebrations, performing arts events, liveanimation and revenue-generating events. Variouscultural events are organized in cooperation withembassies and high commissions. During the pastyear, the CMC delivered 150 public programsto over 30,000 participants. The Museum alsoreached out to visitors through its School Programs,Volunteer Interpretive Programs and programming atthe Canadian Children’s Museum and the CanadianPostal Museum.SPECIAL SERIESTastes and Sounds, an entertaining series of educationalevening events which invite visitors to tour an exhibitionwith the curator while enjoying delicacies, music anddemonstrations, remained popular. The ongoing Coffeeand Conversation series once again featured severalinformal talks and tours offered by curators and experts.ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITIONSThe Museum’s public programs are often organizedin conjunction with special exhibitions to enhancethe visitor experience. Special programming includesevening events, informal talks by specialists, as well asguided tours, film screenings and demonstrations byartisans. Highlights of last year include the following:As part of POMPEII: two expert fresco artistsdemonstrated painting and restoration techniques toapproximately 4,000 visitors. A sold-out Tastes andSounds of Pompeii evening attracted 200 people,while 65 guests took part in tours led by the curator.The Museum also organized a Pompeii Lectures Series.As part of Cool ’60s Design: in partnership withCarleton University’s School of Architecture, renownedarchitect Moshe Safdie gave a lecture that attracted480 people. Local artists invited visitors to experiencepopular art techniques of the 1960s, such asmacramé. In an evening concert, well-known singerTerry Tufts and his guest re-created the coffee houseambiance of the 1960s.Steven DarbyAs part of Acres of Dreams: Tim and Deanna Treadwayshared their story of “real-life” challenges on thepopular television series Pioneer Quest. The serieschronicled the experiences of two twenty-first-centurycouples living just as Prairie pioneers did in 1875.Historian Tim Foran shed new light on idealistic effortsto create a French-speaking Catholic society in the Westbetween 1892 and 1916.

Canadian Museum of Civilization 39As part of A Caring Profession: curator Christina Batesand interpretive specialist Marie Currie discussed theenormous contributions Canadian nurses have made toimprove our quality of life. Historians Cynthia Tomanand Geneviève Allard gave public presentations aboutCanadian nurses on the battlefield and explained howCanadian-trained nurses became the world’s first female“military officers” in the world.Steven DarbyAs part of Beads of Life: in association with Montréal’sJournées du cinéma africain et créole, the Museumscreened a selection of films produced by Africanfilmmakers. The public was also invited to Tastes andSounds of South Africa, featuring a concert by superstarLorraine Klaasen and wine tastings. In the Grand Hall,Ekongo Ya Mbé-Mbé, a group of African dancers anddrummers, gave a captivating performance.As part of Lace Up: some 50 people came to listen toJean-Marie Leduc, a passionate skate collector whoowns the largest collection of historical skatesin Canada.FIRST PEOPLES PROGRAMMINGFirst Peoples programming introduced visitors toaboriginal artisans, Elders, authors and filmmakers,who shared their insights on traditional ways of lifeand current issues. Last year, the Museum presented aseries of workshops and demonstrations on traditionalaboriginal activities. In the fall, a major event celebratedthe harvest with performances by the Mohawk Singersand Dancers, traditional games, a sampling of harvestfoods, and gardening and cornhusk workshops.DRAMAMUSEDramamuse, the Museum’s resident theatre company,brought history to life for over 160,000 visitors thisyear in the Canada Hall, as well as through variousschool programs. The company staged two new scriptedperformances, Saskatchewan as Far as the Eye Can Seeby Western Canadian writer, Steve Gin, and Two ShortTwo actors from Dramamuse, the CMC’s residenttheatre company.Strolls across the Plains of Abraham by Jean Herbiet.Dramamuse wrote and performed four monologues fora virtual tour of the Canada Hall on CD. The companyalso collaborated on the production of four stagedmonologues for the exhibition A Caring Profession andfor Civilization.ca.PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTSOver 40,000 students learned about Canadian historyand world cultures through 22 educational programsdeveloped by the CMC.PROGRAMMING AT THE CANADIANPOSTAL MUSEUMDuring the past year, the CPM held over 320days of scheduled programming, with 15,000visitors participating. Public programs includedSpecial Delivery, a series of animation kits thatchallenge visitors in a hands-on exploration of postalcommunication and history. Additional programsincluded Coffee and Conversation with philatelyspecialists and curators, and creative writing andcalligraphy workshops. The CPM hosted a new eventcalled Extreme-Post, where visitors were invited tocreate and write their own postcards, and then gooutdoors to mail them at an ice-sculpted post office.

40ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006LEARNING AT THE CANADIANCHILDREN’S MUSEUMThe CCM delivered a diverse line-up of programmesand activities throughout the year. Daily drop-in studioactivities, special weekend events, workshops and amonthly early-learning series offered families —50,000 participants — an ever-changing schedule ofprogramming and dynamic cultural experiences. Morethan 400 activities highlighted special exhibitions andannual seasonal and holiday celebrations, suchas Easter, Canada Day, Halloween, Winterlude andSpring Break.Some of these activities included group programssuch as summer camps, Overnight Adventures forcommunity groups, birthday parties and specialevents for early learners. Family programs exploredthemes of accessibility, literacy, creativity, history andculture, and the environment. Throughout the year,special events enhanced four temporary exhibitions,including workshops on architecture, music, and food.Special activities also included theatrical productionspresented in partnership with the Ottawa InternationalChildren’s Festival, as well as a variety of musical anddance performances. Many programs were delivered incollaboration with cultural partners such as the ChineseArt Troupe and the Embassy of Mexico.Marie-Louise DeruazCommunicationof Knowledge andExpertiseThe Canadian Museum of Civilization seeks todisseminate its knowledge to as many people aspossible. Its various forms of outreach, designed tomeet the needs of its diverse audiences, includepublications and lectures, travelling exhibitions, andthe Corporation’s award-winning Website. Museumstaff also hosted student interns and visitingdelegations, and offered training and behind-thescenestours and instruction.PUBLICATIONSDuring the past year, the Canadian Museum ofCivilization introduced 11 new titles through itsin-house and co-publishing programs. These titlesincluded seven new publications in the Museum’sMercury Series. Considered an important referenceby the scientific community, the Mercury Series isdesigned to disseminate information relating to theCMC’s research disciplines.Mercury SeriesAugustine, Stephen J. Mi’kmaq and Maliseet. CulturalAncestral Material: National Collections from theCanadian Museum of Civilization. Mercury Series,Ethnology Paper 140. Published 2005.Desgent, Jean-Marc and Guy Lanoue. Errances:Comment se pensent le Nous et le Moi dans l’espacemythique des nomades septentrionaux sekani.Mercury Series, Ethnology Paper 142. Published2005.Inside the Canadian Children’s Museum

Canadian Museum of Civilization 41General WorksBates, Christina, Dianne Dodd and Nicole Rousseau.On All Frontiers: Four Centuries of Canadian Nursing.Published 2005.Coulas, Pam. Publications of the Canadian Museum ofCivilization and the Canadian War Museum: MuseumContributions to the Study of Human History inCanada. Published 2006.Mi’kmaq& MaliseetCultural Ancestral MaterialNational Collections from theCanadian Museum of CivilizationGates St-Pierre, Christian. Potières du Buisson: LaStephen J. Augustinecéramique de tradition Melocheville sur le site Hector-Trudel. Mercury Series, Archaeology Paper 168.Published 2006.Peressini, Mauro and Ratiba Hadj-Moussa. TheMediterranean Reconsidered: Representations,Emergences, Recompositions. Mercury Series,Cultural Studies Paper 79. Published 2005.Sutherland, Patricia D. Contributions to the Studyof the Dorset Palaeo-Eskimos. Mercury Series,Archaeology Paper 167. Published 2005.Taylor, David A. Boat Building in Winterton, TrinityBay, Newfoundland. Mercury Series, Cultural StudiesPaper 80. Published 2006.Thompson, Judy and Ingrid Kritsch. Long AgoSewing We Will Remember: The Story of the Gwich’inTraditional Caribou Skin Clothing Project. MercurySeries, Ethnology Paper 143. Published 2005.Oliver, Dean F. and Laura Brandon. Canvas of War:Military Art Treasures from the Canadian War Museum.Commemorative Edition. Published 2005.Vodden, Christy and Ian Dyck. A World Inside:A 150-Year History of the Canadian Museum ofCivilization. Published 2006.These publications are available in bookstores, at theCanadian Museum of Civilization Boutique, or through ourCyberboutique (www.civilization.ca).They can also be ordered by phone: 1 800 555-5621 or(819) 776-8387; by fax: (819) 776-8300; or by e-mail:publications@civilization.ca.TRAVELLING EXHIBITIONSThe Corporation promotes Canada’s heritage, bothat home and abroad, through its extensive travellingexhibition program. The CMC is the largest singlesource of travelling exhibitions in the country. Lastyear, 10 exhibitions travelled to 28 different venues inCanada, the United States, and the United Kingdom.The complete list of travelling exhibitions can befound on page 48.

42ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONSThe CMC’s experts also shared their extensiveknowledge and expertise through articles andpresentations. Last year, Museum curators authoredsome 25 articles and reviews, while 20 Museum staffmembers gave over 45 presentations or lectures inCanada and abroad.CIVILIZATION.CAWith more than 100 virtual exhibitions, severaldatabases, numerous online games, and detailedinformation to help with planning a visit, theCivilization.ca Website has become the mostcomprehensive Web-based resource among all Canadianmuseological institutions. The site also offers specialresources for children, educators, and scholars, andis a favourite destination for Canadian students andteachers. Virtual visits to the site peak during theschool term. In addition, Civilization.ca makes extensivedatabases on Museum collections available online.Last year, the site added a new module on Dramamuseto introduce the Museum’s theatre company anddescribe its activities. In addition, seven of the eightconferences delivered as part of the lecture series“Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls” were madeavailable on the Website in audio format. This verysuccessful series was presented in conjunction with theexhibition Ancient Treasures and the Dead Sea Scrolls.During the past year, 66 million pages were accessed,and the Website logged 10 million visits.Marius Barbeau:A Glimpse of Canadian Culture (1883–1969)Virtual Exhibitions and ActivitiesDuring the past year, the Museum added six newexhibitions and activities to the site:Marius Barbeau: A Glimpse of Canadian Culture(1883–1969)www.civilization.ca/tresors/barbeau/index_e.htmlGateway to Aboriginal Heritagewww.civilization.ca/tresors/ethno/index_e.htmlCrossroads of Culture: Exploring 200 Years ofCanadian Immigration, 1800–2000www.civilization.ca/tresors/immigration/index_e.htmlPlaythings and Curios: Historic Inuit Art at theCanadian Museum of Civilizationwww.civilization.ca/tresors/art_inuit/inarte.htmlFirst Peoples of Canadawww.civilization.ca/aborig/fp/fpint01e.html05–0604–0503–0456 million51 million66 millionRemember When . . . ? My encounter with thearchitecture of old Hullwww.civilization.ca/hist/hull/index_e.html02–0335 million01–0221 millionCIVILIZATION.CA: PAGES ACCESSED

Canadian Museum of Civilization 43IMAX ® THEATREThe CMC’s IMAX Theatre features a wide range ofmovies, and is an important and popular tool inhelping the Museum to communicate knowledgerelated to various aspects of human experience andthe world in which we live. During the past year,the IMAX Theatre attracted 340,000 visitors, andpresented 12 productions, seven of which had neverbefore been shown at the CMC.The Houston Museum of Natural ScienceFor the seventh year in a row, the CBC and Radio-Canada, together with the IMAX Theatre, presented alarge-format film festival. This year’s festival noveltywas the presentation of our first full-length film: HarryPotter and the Goblet of Fire.05–06340,00004–05300,00003–04340,00002–03339,00001–02368,000Mount Kilimanjaro, TanzaniaMUSICAL HERITAGE ON CDLast year, the Museum released one new compactdisc in the Archives series of Canadian traditionalmusic. Museum researchers have collected vocal andinstrumental music from every region of the country,and the CMC created its digital audio archivescollection to preserve this part of Canada’s musicalheritage. The Archives series of CDs are available tothe public. To date, the CMC has produced eight CDsfrom the collection. In addition, a long-term projectcontinues to catalogue and make accessible theCarenza collection of early recordings of Italian music.IMAX THEATRE ATTENDANCEThe IMAX Club Program, which provides a full yearof unlimited access to the Theatre for a one-time fee,welcomed 1,000 new members. This brings the Club’stotal membership to 4,500.ABORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMIN MUSEUM PRACTICESSince it began in 1993, the Aboriginal TrainingProgram in Museum Practices has established itselfas a model for other national and internationalmuseums interested in training aboriginal interns.During the past year, four interns from differentregions of Canada received training in museologicalpractices, including the development of exhibitionsand conservation of artifacts, and the basics ofinterpretation and public relations. Over the years,64 trainees have successfully completed the program.

44ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Steven DarbyWine Auction hosted by the Quebec Heart and StrokeFoundation. The event, also held for the first time atthe Museum, collected $99,000.A fashion show of nursing uniforms from various periods, worn byactual nurses at the opening of the exhibition A Caring Profession.Public AffairsTo describe and promote exhibitions and attractthe public, the Canadian Museum of Civilizationproduces a wide array of communication products.During the last year, these included brochures,press kits and posters, as well as the Calendar ofEvents. This calendar is distributed four times ayear for both the Canadian Museum of Civilizationand the Canadian War Museum. The CMC alsoproduces This Week at the Museum, a weekly guidethat gives visitors information on various Museumactivities and services.PHOTO CONTESTTo mark its 150th anniversary, the Canadian Museumof Civilization organized a photo contest. Participantswere asked to produce images of the Museumthat were both unique and representative of thisarchitectural masterpiece. The prizewinning photo wasthe work of Ottawa resident Maria Borda.OFFICIAL VISITS AND VIP TOURSWith its spectacular architecture and setting, theCMC plays an important role as a showcase forCanada’s history and cultures. Each year, it welcomesdignitaries and other high-profile figures from bothCanada and abroad. During the past year, the CMConce again hosted several official dinners andorganized some 140 tours for VIP delegations. Lastyear, the CMC also hosted a luncheon in honour ofHis Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People’sRepublic of China. For the first time, the Museum wasalso the venue for the Canadian Parliamentary PressGallery Annual Dinner.MEDIA RELATIONSA wide range of media relation activities generatedconsiderable media coverage throughout the year— regionally, nationally and internationally. TheMuseum organized previews of new exhibitions for thepress and sent out more than 300 news releases andpublic service announcements.Steven FournierCOMMUNITY EVENTSAgain last year, the CMC hosted several communityevents, including the Museum’s first-ever blood clinic,which was operated by Héma-Québec. The CMC’sGrand Hall was also the venue for The Old and VintageHu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China, signing theMuseum’s guest book during his visit to the CMC.

Canadian Museum of Civilization 45Exhibitions at theCanadian Museum ofCivilizationHarry FosterGrand HallCanada HallFirst Peoples HallHuron-Wendat moccasin in the First Peoples HallGALLERY ABeads of Life: Eastern and Southern AfricanAdornmentsApril 15, 2005 to September 10, 2006GALLERY CAcres of Dreams: Settling the Canadian PrairiesOctober 28, 2005 to January 29, 2006POMPEIIMay 27 to September 12, 2005(Soprintendenza Archeologica di Pompei)Harry FosterGALLERY DLace Up: Canada’s Passion for SkatingJanuary 27, 2006 to March 4, 2007Cool ’60s DesignFebruary 25 to November 27, 2005GALLERY EA Caring Profession: Centuries of Nursing in CanadaJune 17, 2005 to July 30, 2006Gift of the Gods: The Art of Wine from the AncientWorld to Canadian VineyardsNovember 5, 2004 to April 3, 2005(Royal Ontario Museum)W. E. TAYLOR SALONMichael Hosaluk: The Saidye Bronfman Award 2005September 30, 2005 to April 2, 2006LEVEL 4Maurice Savoie: The Saidye Bronfman Award 2004October 14, 2004 to September 6, 2005A Collector’s Passion: The Work of Nettie CoveySharpeFebruary 6, 2004 to November 1, 2005Chair by Ebena-Lasalle featured in the exhibition Cool ’60s Design.

46ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Wolastoqiyik: Portrait of a PeopleDecember 19, 2003 to November 1, 2005The Inuit Way in Canada’s ArcticMay 29, 2003 to November 1, 2005Minnesota Children’s MuseumThe Arctic Voyages of Martin FrobisherMarch 13, 2000 to November 1, 2005Souvenirs of CanadaJuly 1, 1994 to November 1, 2005On the Cutting Edge: The Arthur Pascal Collection ofWoodworking ToolsDecember 6, 1991 to November 1, 2005Canada Day Poster ChallengeJune 24 to September 6, 2005CANADIAN CHILDREN’S MUSEUMAdventures with Clifford the Big Red DogFebruary 18 to May 7, 2006(Minnesota Children’s Museum)Joshua’s Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides theChisholm TrailOctober 8, 2005 to January 22, 2006(Fort Worth Museum of Science and History)Steven DarbyYour House, My HouseMay 14 to September 5, 2005(Children’s Museum of Memphis)Access/ABILITYFebruary 5 to April 24, 2005CANADIAN POSTAL MUSEUMPostage Stamps: Image of a CountryJanuary 21, 2005 to September 4, 2006Reflections of Canada: The National Stamp CollectionSince July 1, 2002Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Postal Heritage inEvolutionSince June 16, 2000Stamp QuestSince February 25, 1999Maasai necklaces featured in the exhibition Beads of Life.Write Like an Egyptian!Since May 8, 1998

Canadian Museum of Civilization 47What’s New in Philately?Since June 11, 1997Sincerely, L.M. MontgomeryGreen Gables Post Office, Cavendish, PrinceEdward IslandSummer 2005LOWER PLAZAPeople by Louis ArchambaultSince October 2005DAVID M. STEWART SALONAnimals in Inuit ArtSince March 2004MALL SHOWCASESLove’em. Hate’em. — Canadians and Their PoliticiansJuly 2005 to March 2008Regalia: A Celebration of Dress and CeremonySince April 2005MUSEUM ENTRANCEHudson Bay CanoeSince November 1997Fibre Techniques and Traditions of the Nlaka’pamuxSince February 2005The Bergeron CircusMarch 2004 to July 2005Archetypes in StoneSince April 2004Royal Ontario MuseumLayered with Meaning: HaudenosauneeBeadwork TraditionsSince March 2004Pangnirtung during the 1920s: The Joseph D.Soper CollectionSince January 2003Gather Around this PotSince 1997A Gift to the NationSince 1997MoccasinsSince 1997Lalique Bacchantes vase, featured in the exhibition Gift of the Gods.

48ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Steven DarbyMail, Rail and Retail: Connecting Canadians (CPM)(In partnership with Canada Post, Canadian PacificRailway and the Hudson’s Bay Company)• Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre,Medicine Hat, Alberta(February 5 to April 30, 2006)• Revelstoke Railway Museum, Revelstoke,British Columbia(June 26, 2005 to January 8, 2006)• Vancouver Museum, Vancouver, British Columbia(March 6 to May 29, 2005)Fisherman and Fisherwoman, by Kevin Coates. Courtesy of theNewfoundland MuseumTravelling Exhibitions (in alphabetical order)Cross Currents: 500 Generations of Aboriginal Fishingin Atlantic Canada (CMC)• McCord Museum, Montréal, Quebec(May 20, 2005 to April 30, 2006)From the Hands of a Master: Tradition Revealed byContemporary Artisans (CPM)(Produced in collaboration with the InternationalECONOMUSEUM ® Network Society)• The Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island,Miscouche, Prince Edward Island(January 16 to April 9, 2006)• Moncton Museum, Moncton, New Brunswick(September 19, 2005 to January 3, 2006)• Centre d’exposition de Jonquière, Jonquière, Quebec(February 5 to August 21, 2005)Nuvisavik, “The Place Where We Weave”:Inuit Tapestries from Arctic Canada (CMC)• New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, New Brunswick(January 8 to April 2, 2006)• Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton, New Brunswick(September 4 to November 27, 2005)• Burlington Art Centre, Burlington, Ontario(May 8 to July 31, 2005)• Toronto Textile Museum, Toronto, Ontario(January 9 to April 3, 2005)Pack Your Bags! A Kid’s Ticket to Travel (CCM)• Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, California(February 25 to May 7, 2006)• Fort Worth Museum of Science & Industry,Fort Worth, Texas(October 1, 2005 to January 22, 2006)• Children’s Museum of Houston, Houston, Texas(May 28 to September 18, 2005)• Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul, Minnesota(January 29 to May 16, 2005)

Canadian Museum of Civilization 49Places of Power: Objects of Veneration (CMC)• Moulin des Jésuites, Charlesbourg, Quebec(April 30 to June 12, 2005)“Rocket” Richard: The Legend — The Legacy (CMC)Claude and Stéphane JuteauPhoto Montage: Harry Foster• La Pulperie de Chicoutimi, Chicoutimi, Quebec(March 18 to June 11, 2006)• Musée québécois de culture populaire,Trois-Rivières, Quebec(September 9, 2005 to February 26, 2006)Satisfaction Guaranteed: The Mail OrderCatalogue in Canada (CPM)• Centre national d’exposition de Jonquière,Jonquière, Quebec(January 21 to April 16, 2006)• New Brunswick Museum, Saint John, New Brunswick(September 19 to December 11, 2005)• Moncton Museum, Moncton, New Brunswick(May 16 to August 28, 2005)• The Acadian Museum of Prince Edward Island,Miscouche, Prince Edward Island(January 10 to April 3, 2005)Siqiniq: Under the Same Sun (CCM)Maurice Richard’s 1949 All-Star hockey jerseyThe Mysterious Bog People(CMC, Drents Museum, NiedersächsischesLandesmuseum and Glenbow Museum)• Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County,Los Angeles, California(March 26 to September 10, 2006)• Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania(July 9, 2005 to January 22, 2006)• Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester,United Kingdom(February 5 to May 8, 2005)• Provincial Museum of Newfoundland and Labrador,St. John’s, Newfoundland(January 22 to June 28, 2006)• Manitoba Children’s Museum, Winnipeg, Manitoba(June 6 to September 5, 2005)• Long Island Children’s Museum, Long Island,New York(November 23, 2004 to May 15, 2005)

50ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006CanadianWar MuseumHarry Foster Marie-Louise Deruaz

ExhibitionsCanadian War Museum 51The Museum’s permanent and special exhibitions explain Canada’s rich military history fromearliest times to the present. They profile the human side of war, and show how military eventshave shaped the development of the country, both at home and on the world stage.Located in Ottawa, the Canadian War Museum (CWM) is Canada’s national museum of militaryhistory. Its purpose is to help Canadians better understand their country’s military history inits personal, national and international dimensions. The CWM wants visitors to appreciate thehuman experience of war and understand the impact of organized human conflict on Canadaand Canadians past and present. Its threefold mandate is to educate, preserve and remember.PERMANENT EXHIBITIONSOTHER GALLERIES AND EXHIBITION SPACESThe Canadian Experience GalleriesFour galleries tell the complete chronological story ofCanadian military history. A fifth gallery — The RoyalCanadian Legion Hall of Honour — tells Canada’shistory of honouring and remembrance. The galleriesfeature a wide variety of artifacts (from small objectsto 50-tonne battle tanks), stories, exhibit elements anddisplay techniques, including large video screens andThe LeBreton GalleryThis open storage space, accessible to visitors,contains one of the world’s finest collections of largemilitary artifacts. These complement and enrich thepermanent galleries’ storyline and public programs,while reminding visitors of the strength and complexityof the Museum’s collections, and providing a humandimension to the history of military technology.reconstructed environments.Memorial HallThe four chronological galleries are: Gallery 1,Battleground, Wars on Our Soil from Earliest Times to1885; Gallery 2, For Crown and Country, The SouthAfrican and First World Wars, 1885–1931; Gallery 3,Forged in Fire, The Second World War, 1939–1945;Memorial Hall, designed for quiet and peacefulreflection, contains a single artifact: the headstone ofCanada’s Unknown Soldier from the First World War.The headstone is directly illuminated by sunlight eachRemembrance Day, November 11, at precisely 11 a.m.and Gallery 4, A Violent Peace, The Cold War,Peacekeeping, and Recent Conflicts, 1945 tothe Present.Regeneration HallRegeneration Hall is a physical representation ofhope for a more peaceful future. On the upper level,visitors see a tightly framed view of the Peace Towersilhouetted through a narrow window. The lower levelfeatures plaster models for several of Walter Allward’ssculptures from the Vimy Memorial in France.

52ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM:1880–2005The CWM originated in a small military museumthat opened in Ottawa in November 1880.When this museum closed in 1896, its collectionwas stored in an old militia building. It wasdiscovered there in 1909 and transferred to thePublic Archives. The collection was then madeavailable to the public again, together withartifacts returned to Canada from the First WorldWar, in a new museum that opened in 1942. In1958, the CWM came under the administrationof the National Museums of Canada, and in 1967,it moved into larger quarters on Sussex Drive.Within two decades, the Museum’s collectionsand the scope of its exhibitions and programshad far outgrown its accommodations at theSussex Drive location. In 1995, the Government ofCanada agreed to fund a new museum. The resultstands today on LeBreton Flats in Ottawa.during the First and Second World Wars and theSpanish Civil War, to influence their citizens’thoughts, beliefs, feelings and actions. From thepurely informational to the simply shocking, theobjects and posters on view demonstrated how wordsand images were used in the service of war between1914 and 1945. Developed by The Wolfsonian-FloridaInternational University, Miami Beach, Florida.Art and War: Australia, Britain, and Canada in theSecond World WarMay 7 to September 25, 2005For the first time ever, Second World War art treasuresfrom three of the world’s largest military historymuseums — the Australian War Memorial, theCanadian War Museum and the Imperial War Museum— were presented together in an internationalexhibition. Art and War also marked the 60thanniversary of the end of the Second World War.Presentation at the CWM made possible by a generousdonation from the Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation.NEW SPECIAL EXHIBITIONSThe CWM’s special exhibitions complement andbuild upon stories found in the Canadian ExperienceGalleries. They explore war in its broadest sense,situating the Canadian experience in light ofinternational or universal themes, or topical or nontraditionalsubjects. Temporary exhibitions are presentedin the Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae Gallery.Weapons of Mass Dissemination:The Propaganda of WarNovember 17, 2005 to April 30, 2006This exhibition highlights the strategies andtechniques of propaganda used by various countries,Canada’s GunnersMay 26 to November 1, 2005Featuring interactive screens, artifacts andtext panels, Canada’s Gunners celebrated theaccomplishments and service of the Royal CanadianArtillery over the past 150 years.ATTENDANCE05–06576,00004–0575,00003–04116,00002–03127,00001–02133,000ATTENDANCE AT CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM

Canadian War Museum 53CollectionsHousing some 500,000 artifacts — includingdocuments, photographs, films and more — theCanadian War Museum is also home to one of theworld’s most important collections of artillery andmilitary vehicles. In addition, the Museum housesthe renowned Beaverbrook War Art Collection, whichcontains more than 13,000 works of art. The CWMalso features the most extensive military library andarchives in the country.ACQUISITIONSThe Canadian War Museum relies on donations toenrich its collection. Last year, the Museum handled569 donations, which resulted in 700 artifacts beingadded to the Museum’s collections. Although theMuseum suspended its acquisitions program duringthe new CWM building project, it continued to receiveoffers of donations.The main acquisitions for the past year included:• A Kalashnikov AKM Assault rifle — presented byLieutenant-General (Haji) Sher Alem, Commanderof 1 Corps Afghan Militia Forces to Major-GeneralA.B. Leslie, commander of the initial six-monthdeployment of Canadian Forces to Kabul,Afghanistan.• The Victoria Cross medal set awarded to SergeantWilliam Merrifield of the 4th Canadian InfantryBattalion (Central Ontario Regiment), CanadianExpeditionary Force for gallantry at the Battle ofAbancourt, France in 1918.• The Victoria Cross medal set awarded to Lt. ColonelFrancis Alexander Caron Scrimger of the CanadianArmy Medical Corps, attached to the 14th Battalion(Royal Montreal Regiment), Canadian ExpeditionaryBill KentForce, for gallantry during the Second Battle of Ypresin 1915.• The last Canadian Ensign to be flown by Canadiantroops during the occupation of Germany 1945–1946 in the Oldenburg area.• JTF2 Body Armour — a collection of modernprotective body armour used by Canada’s counterterrorismSpecial Forces regiment JTF2.• Medical records kept by Major William Stewart,RAMC, on Canadians held at Niigata Camp, Japan.• A diary kept by Sergeant Ray Squires, medicalorderly at Sham Shui Po camp in Kowloon.• A short diary, which Rifleman Gabriel Guitard keptfor some months before his death in 1944at Niigata.

54ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006LOANSLast year, the CWM received eight incoming loanscomprising 87 artifacts. In terms of outgoing loans,the Museum made 10 loans comprising 42 artifactsto other institutions. (The CWM loans program wastemporarily suspended during the new CWM buildingproject, although the Museum continued to processloan requests.)Bill KentAmong the CWM’s most significant outgoing loanswas the Victoria Cross medal set of Corporal FrederickGeorge Topham. The Museum sent out the medalset four times to ceremonies in Ontario and WesternCanada. To make this possible, the CWM designed andbuilt a prototype travelling exhibition case for medalsets. This ensured their safety and security in venuesthat would not normally meet the required criteria forloans of such high-profile artifacts.CONSERVATION TREATMENTThe treatment of an oversized art work was undertakenin situ in Commissionaires Way, the Museum’s maincorridor. Museum conservators treated Canada’s GrandArmada, 1914 by Frederick Challener in the fall of2005 and Canadians in the Snow by James Morriceduring the winter of 2005–2006.Bill KentSergeant William Merrifield, recipient of the Victoria Cross duringthe First World War.THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM’SMILITARY HISTORY RESEARCH CENTREThe new Canadian War Museum houses the MilitaryHistory Research Centre, comprising the GeorgeMetcalf Archival Collection and the Hartland MolsonLibrary. The George Metcalf Archival Collectioncontains unique archival documents and photographicmaterials, and is especially strong on materialsrelating to the First and Second World Wars.The archival collection, consisting of approximately413 metres of documentation, includes originalletters, diaries, scrapbooks, maps, blueprints,postcards and other printed material. Thephotographic portion of the collection holdsapproximately 65,000 items, including originalphotographic prints in black and white and colour,negatives, film reels and videos.The Hartland Molson Library has approximately55,000 volumes, including regimental histories,published personal memoirs, wartime pamphlets,military technical and field manuals, and 5,000 rarebooks. In addition, the Library houses The HamiltonMuseum conservators treated Frederick Challener’s painting,Canada’s Grand Armada, 1914, in full view of the public.Spectator newspaper collection of 144,000 SecondWorld War newspaper clippings. These are also allavailable on the Museum’s Website.

Canadian War Museum 55ResearchDuring the first half of last year, the CWM’s researchactivities focused mainly on finishing touches tothe new Museum, as well as the preparation ofpublic programs and educational materials. Museumstaff also carried out research related to temporaryexhibitions launched during the year, as well asresearch for several more in preparation.Major areas of research focus on such topics as: theconcept of future war, and how war has been perceivedover the centuries; the history of the search for peace inCanada; the relationship between armed conflict and artmovements in the twentieth century; the role of childrenin war; First World War trench art and culture; post-1989 Canadian military operations overseas; materialculture research standards; and armoured car andmobile warfare during the First World War.ProgramsThe CWM’s programs enhance our exhibitions andmessages, and expand upon the Museum’s centralnarratives. Public programming helps develop newaudiences and explore new themes, and providesopportunities to comment on global issues or timelysubjects. In addition, through specially designedprograms, the Museum can respond to shorttermdevelopments in its collections, as well asto the political environment, popular culture, themarketplace, and the expectations of stakeholders.GALLERY ANIMATIONGallery animation gives visitors the first-personcontact that enhances their visits to the exhibitions.Animators provide interactive hands-on activities anddemonstrations that complement the storyline, and helpyounger visitors to understand the Museum’s messages.Last year, the CWM offered: eight gallery animations,for a total of 606 days of animation; five one-hourguided tours, for a total of 1,400 tours attracting28,000 participants; and 6,700 hours of volunteerinterpretation, for a total of more than 900 days.SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS PROGRAMMINGSpecial exhibitions programming provides interactivehands-on activities and demonstrations thatcomplement the permanent and special exhibitions.A total of 6,000 visitors participated in specialexhibition programs. Highlights last year includedworkshops and guided tours led by the curators as partof the exhibitions Art and War and Weapons of MassDissemination.Pat McGrath, Ottawa CitizenLaura Brandon, the Canadian War Museum’s curator of war art, co-curated the special exhibition Art and War, and selected the numerouspaintings and other works of art on permanent display throughout the Museum.

56ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Steven DarbyREMEMBRANCE WEEKDuring Remembrance Week, the Museum organizeda diversity of programs, including Till We Meet Again,the Museum’s first theatre production partnership.The show attracted 3,575 people and was sold out for12 of its 16 performances. Other highlights includedthe final event of the Memory Project Road Show,War Time Memories, readings of letters and journalsfor the Museum’s collection; Musical Performances,a medley of wartime tunes; and In Flanders Fields, aspecial event for youth.PUBLIC PROGRAMSAs part of its public programming, the Museumoffered a film series featuring a wide variety offilms — from documentaries to feature-lengthpresentations. Last year, the Museum screened 11films, which attracted 2,175 people. Pegi Nicol:Something Dancing About Her, The October Crisisof 1970 and Media and the Man were presented aspart of Art and War. The movies Shooters and MovingPictures were screened in conjunction with Weaponsof Mass Dissemination. During spring break, TheDog Who Stopped the War, Un long dimanche defiancailles, and The Great Dictator were presented.SCHOOL PROGRAMSThe Canadian War Museum school programs andeducational services offer exciting and meaningfullearning opportunities for students, from kindergartenthrough senior high school, to explore how warhas affected them and their country. These schoolprograms are designed to meet the specific needsand expectations of teachers and students throughactivities that promote critical thinking, problemsolvingand cooperative learning. This year, theMuseum provided a total of seven school programs to330 groups, reaching approximately 9,575 students.The Museum also offered four group orientationprograms over 39 days to 22,700 participants.The Building Knowledge Series, a series of talks andlectures, offered two programs, attracting a total of225 people: New Light on the Invasion of NorthernBritain; and Poems of War, Poets for Peace, anevening of poetry and prose.SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESThere were six special events and activities during thepast year, attracting some 2,300 participants. Theseincluded the Official Nijmegen Marchers Send-Off,concerts by the Band of the Ceremonial Guard and theRoyal Canadian Artillery Band, and activities such asOperation Santa Claus and Valentines for Veterans.Steven Darby

Canadian War Museum 57Steven DarbyCommunicationof Knowledge andExpertiseThe Canadian War Museum seeks to disseminate itsknowledge to as many people as possible through itsvarious forms of outreach, including its publications,presentations, lectures and Website, Warmuseum.ca.LECTURES AND ARTICLESThe CWM curators and other Museum expertspublished over 18 articles in Canadian and foreignpublications, and electronically. They also gave morethan 10 presentations in Canada and abroad.The headstone of Canada’s Unknown Soldier from the First WorldWar is the only artifact in the Canadian War Museum’s MemorialHall. It is illuminated by natural light each November 11 at11 a.m.To help mark the 60th anniversary of the end of theSecond World War, the Canadian War Museum HistoryAwards topic was “During the Second World War,my family…” The Museum received a total of 35submissions from graduating high school students.Of these, the five recipients of the $1,000 award are:Thomas Beck, Archbishop MacDonald High School,Edmonton, Alberta; Shannon Epler, École J.H. PicardSchool, Edmonton, Alberta; Laura Holland, MichaelPower Secondary School, Etobicoke, Ontario; KendraMatheson, Charles P. Allen High School, Bedford,Nova Scotia; and Louise McIver, Muscrop SecondarySchool, Burnaby, British Columbia.PUBLICATIONSThe following publications have been produced inpartnership with the University of British ColumbiaPress, as part of the Studies in Canadian MilitaryHistory series:Auger, Martin F. Prisoners of the Home Front: GermanPOWs in Southern Quebec, 1940–46.Published 2005.Delaney, Douglas E. The Soldiers’ General: BertHoffmeister at War. Published 2005.Whitby, Michael. Commanding Canadians: The SecondWorld War Diaries of A.F.C. Layard. Published 2005.

58ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006WARMUSEUM.CAThe Canadian War Museum launched a new andimproved Website in May 2005, in time for theopening of the new CWM. The site, also accessiblethrough Civilization.ca, featured several new andexpanded sections, such as Visitor Information,Exhibitions, Programs and Services. It also includedessential information on the new Museum opening forvisitors and media.The site’s many resources include a wide range ofvirtual exhibitions, activities and games. ArmouredWarrior, for example, simulates the experience ofbeing inside an armoured tank in Europe during theSecond World War. The many modules available on thesite explore topics ranging from the work of NATO infurthering peace, to the role of the Salvation Army inproviding comfort and a “touch of home” to membersof the Canadian Forces involved in military conflicts.Visits to the CWM Website increased during2005–2006 over the previous year, with a total ofmore than 962,000 online visits.New Virtual ExhibitionsDuring the past year, three new exhibitions wereadded to the site:Art and War: Australia, Britain and Canada in theSecond World Warwww.warmuseum/cwm/artwar/introduction_e.htmlPublic AffairsSince the opening of the new Museum, staff haverevised and developed various promotional tools,including the Visitor’s Guide. The CWM organizedpreviews of new exhibitions and other media eventsand sent out public service announcements — mainlyto inform the public about various special events.OPENING OF THE NEW MUSEUMThe new Canadian War Museum opened on May 8,2005, the 60th anniversary of the end of the SecondWorld War in Europe. The Grand Opening of the CWMwas the largest public opening of an official buildingin the history of Canada, and was greeted with ravereviews and tremendous public response. More than25,000 people participated in the Grand OpeningWeekend, while countless other Canadians from coastto coast tuned in to the multimedia show, via a livenational broadcast in both official languages.The opening ceremony was a multimedia stage showthat included musical, youth, veteran, ceremonial andcommemorative components. Among the dignitaries inattendance was the Prime Minister of Canada.More than 25,000 people attended the Canadian War Museum’sGrand Opening Weekend in May 2005.Canadian Wartime Propagandawww.warmuseum/cwm/propaganda/index_e.htmlCanada and the South African War, 1899–1902www.warmuseum/cwm/boer/boerwarhistory_e.htmlSteven Darby

Canadian War Museum 59The LeBreton Gallery set up for a banquetExhibitions at theCanadian War MuseumThe Canadian Experience GalleriesThe LeBreton GalleryMemorial HallRegeneration HallHarry FosterTHE LIEUTENANT-COLONEL JOHNMcCRAE GALLERYWeapons of Mass Dissemination: The Propagandaof WarNovember 17, 2005 to April 30, 2006(The Wolfsonian-Florida International University)The event attracted widespread media attention. Thisincluded live coverage on CBC Newsworld, Radio-Canada/RDI and CTV Newsnet; three live radio showsand two live local evening newscasts; the presence of81 print media outlets; over 500 mentions on nationaland local radio and television programs; and four frontcovers of national magazines.EVENTS AND VIP TOURSThe new Canadian War Museum offers a magnificent,architecturally unique setting for important occasionsranging from conferences to banquets. Last year, theMuseum hosted major events such as the receptionorganized by Veterans Affairs Canada to mark the endof Year of the Veteran (2005); the 2005 edition ofthe Diplomatic Forum, organized by Foreign AffairsCanada; and the Canadian Museums AssociationCultural Property Protection Conference.The Museum also organized more than 20 visits forVIPs. Among the high-profile guests were Her RoyalHighness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands andMr. Pieter van Vollenhoven, who visited Ottawa for the60th anniversary of VE Day. They were the first royalvisitors to the new CWM.Art and War: Australia, Britain, and Canada in theSecond World WarMay 7 to September 25, 2005(CWM, Australian War Memorial and Imperial WarMuseum)THE LEBRETON GALLERYCanada’s GunnersMay 26 to November 1, 2005Travelling ExhibitionsArt and War: Australia, Britain and Canada inthe Second World War(CWM, Australian War Memorial and ImperialWar Museum)• Imperial War Museum, London, United Kingdom(March 23, 2006 to June 25, 2006)• Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australia(November 4, 2005 to February 26, 2006)Canada in Britain: The War Years, 1939–1945• Canadian High Commission, London,United Kingdom(July 1 to September 15, 2005)

60ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Donors and SponsorsThe Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation is extremely grateful for the generous contributions of ourdonors, and for the investments made by our corporate sponsors. Their support is instrumental in helping us toachieve our goals for exhibitions, programming and collections development.CANADIAN MUSEUM OF CIVILIZATIONSponsorsCanadian National RailwayCanada Post CorporationCA CanadaCompass Group CanadaHudson Bay Companyideal Roofing Company Ltd. ManufacturersPitney BowesSamuel and Saidye Bronfman Family FoundationMembers (Honours Circle and Curator)Daniel BlouinRobert BonnevilleBlain CheckleyNora FergusonHon. Sheila Finestone, P.C.Bruce GregoryMarcel LandryLeigh MathesonPeter R. RichardsonClaudio RodriguesClaudette RoyBill SackettMarie St-JeanMaral TavrizianMonetary DonorsElisabeth BurgessCanadian NationalCarleton UniversityCarleton University School of ArchitectureCharlottetown Hospital School of NursingInuit Heritage TrustRBC FoundationSamuel and Saidye Bronfman Family FoundationDonors of ArtifactsDonors of In-kind Goods and Services2 Spirited People of the 1st NationsAboriginal Women in the ArtsGunther AbrahamsonAchak PrintingAlitaliaMargaret AllenRoslyn AnctilArchaeological Services, Heritage Branch, Culture andSport Secretariat of New BrunswickPatrice ArchambaultArchives DeschâteletsArchives of ManitobaArt Gallery of OntarioMorgan BaillargeonDebra BathgateAndré BeauregardGenie BergerBerndt Museum, University of Western AustraliaJack BinghamJean-François BlanchetteMiriam BloomCécile BouthillierBritish MuseumKelly BrittFrancine BrousseauBrian BuskDouglas CameronIrving CamlotCanada Post CorporationCanadian Broadcasting CorporationCanadian Federation of Friends of MuseumsCanadian HIV/AIDS Information CentreCanadian Museum of NatureConnie CarterCastleton State College LibraryCELAT (Centre interuniversitaire d’études sur les

Donors and Sponsors 61lettres, les arts et les traditions)Centre for Indigenous TheatreCentre international de documentation etd’information haïtienne, caribéenne et afrocanadienneChelsea Nordiq ClubBill ClaytonLuc CordeauNancy CowardCross Country CanadaAllan CrumpCTVChung Dae-hungMary de BellefeuilleHuguette Desmarais-FoisyBernie DixonCatherine Maud DixonRobert DuxeyIan DyckRebecca EastDorothy EberAlan C. ElderEmbassy of MexicoEmbassy of SwedenMarjorie FinlaysonBob FlavelleFort Edmonton ParkXavier GélinasGlenbow Museum LibraryAlain GuilbertRichard HaleMary-Sue HaliburtonRichard Thomas HaliburtonJohn N.HarbinsonMarjorie HarrisHeather Kelly Communications (HKC)John HeddlePam HollowayElspeth HumphriesIFLA-PACIKEA CanadaWendy IlerImagineNative Media Arts FestivalIndian and Northern Affairs CanadaIndians Claims CommissionJohn IsbisterRobert R. JanesHarry JanssenJETTA CanadaGeorge KelegherJean E. KellyHyung Keun-minKitigan Zibi CommunityRandy KnottKorean Seniors Society of EdmontonDoreen KrienkeKunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna)George LadrewEva LapkaMaureen LawMark LeeWhaja Chung LeeRita LevesqueBob LewisLibrary and Archives CanadaElizabeth LipsettPatricia LockwoodManitoba Métis FederationMarius-Barbeau Documentation CenterRoger MaroisAlain Paul MartinLee-Ann MartinMissionnaires de la ConsolataInge MoodyDavid MooreSylvie MorelRobert MossJacques MousseauMusée Ariana (Geneva)Musée d’ethnographie de GenèveMuseum of Anthropology, University of BritishColumbiaNational Aboriginal Achievement FoundationNational Gallery of CanadaNational Museum of African Art, SmithsonianInstitutionNational Museum of the American IndianConstance NebelDorothy NekrassoffBud NevilleMargaret G. NormanKen OhtakeGene OlsenAndré Ouellet

62ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Clothide PainchaudGarry ParrenteauJean-Claude ParrotClaudine PelletierPeter the Great Ethnology Museum (St. Petersburg)Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Museum andArchives CommitteeSheldon PosenGerard PowerNicholette PrinceProductions La FêteQuebec Studies Program, McGill UniversityVictor RabinovitchJames RaffanAudrey RandleJørgen RasmussenRed Sky PerformersCarmen RoyJean RoyRoyal Ontario MuseumRoyal Philatelic Society of CanadaRika RuebsaatAllan SappSassy Bead CompanyScholastic CanadaDanny SchurShung Ye Museum of Formosan AboriginesSheila SingerDaniel SmithGrant SmithSociety of Yukon Artists of Native AncestryDorothy Stillwell EstateHarry SutcliffeByron Mitsuaki TanakaLouise TanguayWilliam TetleyJudy ThompsonFletcher ThomsonToronto Japanese Buddhist ChurchStanley TriggsUnited States Postal ServiceUniversity of AlbertaVancouver Art GalleryCharles VergeJohn WillisWinnipeg Police MuseumRoss WinterYukon Communicable Disease ControlMalcolm ZanderCANADIAN WAR MUSEUMSponsorsBandfield-SeguinBell CanadaCanadian Defence Industries AssociationFriends of the Canadian War MuseumMincom DefencePCL Constructors CanadaRadisson Hotel Ottawa Parliament HillRBC FoundationVeterans Affairs CanadaMonetary DonorsAlgonquin Travel and MKI Conference CentreMelanie AubreyElaine BalpatakyJohn BannermanLCol Charles H. BelzileDiana BennettGregory O. BestBlack & McDonaldPatricia BoydBrockville Infantry Company (1862)BGen Bruce BurgessLtCdr (Ret’d) Ross Campbell, RCN (Reserve)Israel ChafetzCity of GatineauBGen John J. and Marie CollinsHLCol Francis CorbettTina and MGen Ernest B. CreberBert CurtisPamela G. DelworthRichard DentingerRita DentingerJudith Dinsdale-TapeSusan DowJean EmeryGeorge EmeryJoan FelthamTerry FelthamHon. Sheila Finestone, P.C.James Finnie

Donors and Sponsors 63Capt Peter ForsbergN. FownesFriends of the Canadian War MuseumFriends of the Print RoomLt (Naval) M. F. Furlong-MacInnisCynthia GenastClair GleddieRobert GlendinningMichael GrecoDerek GretsingerCol Douglas H. GunterShelley HaggardHarperCollins CanadaRobert HarrisPaul HerczegDavid HolmesS/L Thomas Harris HoughJon H. F. JennekensCol Murray and Joan JohnstonDanford G. KelleyHugh KellyNancy KingJohn KingMGen Claude LaFranceKenneth and Catherine LeLacheurLance Corporal Jim and Jean LesterErma LittleMGen Robert LittleLCol Ralph L. MacIntoshMaj Richard MalottSgt Kelly MarchandJohn McDougallConstance McLeeseMGen Don McNaughtonMichael MeighenMerivale High SchoolVal MortonC. M. MurrayAnnegret NillOttawa Senators FoundationEdith A. PallasMichael PeckDavid and Maureen PedenAnne Pennington MayerMaj Zbigniew PierscianowskiLynda PilkingtonPatricia PledgeNancy PulcianiR. Campbell HoldingsSherri RamsayAlex RankinDouglas RedmondCharles RogersonAdrian RomboutsJim and Marg RuleElizabeth C. SamsonSandwell Consulting EngineersCapt (Naval) (Ret’d) Don R. Saxon, DSC, CDSheraton Ottawa Hotel TowersKen ShipleySusan ShuttleworthBGen Mamoru SugimotoJames TaylorJ. D. TolmieMichael TownsendClaire TrombleyGlenn C. WarnerR. Mitchell WattEdward WhelanIris Yvonne WillardCarolyn WilliamsMina I. S. Williams-DowningGen Ramsey WithersDonors of ArtifactsDonors of In-kind Goods and ServicesEleanor M. AbraFred AdamsAir Observation Post Pilots Association of CanadaVirginia AksanAlgonquin Regiment VeteransWendy AllenSheila AndersonMichael ArisMargaret ArmstrongNormand AudetteDaniel H. BabbittKen BarnettRoby BarnettCapt William George Andrew BarreyW. H. BarrieMurray BarryT. W. B. BartlettJohn Bauer

64ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Philippe BaylaucqBert BeecheyDouglas William BentleyGenie BergerLorna BethellJames BlackburnElizabeth BlissDonald M. BlythMary Beth BoeyenPierre BouffardDouglas Ralph BoulterDorothy BowesKenneth BowlesEdwin J. BoxillFran BrooksGeorge BrownRonald E. BryantKathyrn BuchananGlenn BuckmasterElsie CalderBill CampbellCanadian High Commission (London, UK)Canadian Naval Air Group, Hampton Gray ChapterD. CarpenterAlfred B. ChaplinGilbert CholetteJane ClarkJohn ClarkFrances C. ClarkPeter ClarkeRt.-Hon. Adrienne ClarksonPierre ClémentBarbara CollinsRand CollinsLeroy CollrinGordon ConnerLorne A. ConnerCharles ConstantineauCharlotte Anna Corbett-ThompsonPhilip CoveMary Kilgour CrawfordMary Lou CrerarJoyce CrevierElizabeth I. CrossleyRay CulleyCapt Dana CurrieGlenn CurtisPamela DaleDon DalkeCatherine DanforthJosephine DaskoFrances DauntFrederick Charles DaviesWinston DavisGen. John de ChastelainDepartment of National DefenceAngus Campbell DerbyNicholas DeweyGordon DiamondBrenda DiNardoPatsy DixValentina DobsonKen DugdaleMonique DupréM. Ellen EatonJ. R. G. EdwardsCWO Leslie George EllisRobert ElrickEmbassy of Canada (The Hague)Estate of Howard David BedggoodEstate of Margaret RobinsonEstate of Mrs. Elise Joan FitzsimmonsEstate of Mrs. Norma E. HendersonEstate of Patrick Adair ThunderEstate of Rollin John HauserEstate of Ronald Arthur GreenJonathan EvansPeter FabianNola FergusonFirst Canadian Parachute Battalion AssociationLCol Donald R. FosterElizabeth FraserJeremy J. FryKarl GagnonAlan Edward GallieMario GariepyRon GatesTrix GearyDonald O. GeddyGeneral Store Publishing HouseAurele GleasonElaine GobleVan GodboutBernard P. Godding

Donors and Sponsors 65Allen GorlickJames Paul GormanE. R. GubbyBetty and Reid HamiltonFred HamlinCliff HarfieldRita HarndenOlwen HarrisCary J. HaywardHistorical Society of Argenteuil CountyCol Mark D. HodgsonMary Patricia HopewellAdeline HounsomeDonald J. HughesMark HuibregtseHeather HunterJoan Marie HuttRobert Stewart HyndmanDonald IrvineW. A. JacobsRonald G. JamesScott JamesEleonor JarrettCharles H. JeahDonald Joseph JessomeHoojung JonesJohn C. JoryLCol Kenneth Roy JoslinAndrew KavchakGertrude KearnsDave KellyHarold KettyleGilbert KhouryMaurice KingsburyLt Malcolm KirkRobert KirkDoug KnightGladys Aileen KnightMarc KoestnerHarold E. LathamJames LesterKen LewisLibrary and Archives CanadaMarcia LinksKathleen LiverAnne LongvalWinnifred Agnes LoucksDale LoveridgeWilliam H. LowerG. MaassC. J. F. MacIntoshGordon J. MacKieIan MacNeilJanet MacNeilGord MacquistenDonald Charles MagaJoan MageeJohn A. MaguireHerb MallalienRandall MarlinAllan MarshallCharles MarshallLCol Paul August MayerMichael McCaughertyKennedy McConnellKatherine McIntyreMcMaster UniversityJohn McMenemyJoel MellonC. J. F. MerstonMilitary Mapping CentennialCindy MillerDaniel MillerMaj J. E. V. Marc Moo SangMary Patricia MooreDavid R. MoreauMichael J. MoreauAdelaide B. MorganLaurence MotiukRichard MoyseyVera MuelliDiane Jette MurphyMichael NeillyJoan Margaret NeilsenEdward P. NeufeldElizabeth NevilleJoan O’BrienGordon J. OdellJohn O’HenlyJean OkazakiAndrew D. OrmistonOttawa Police ServiceTimothy OwenRobert Pajot

66ANNUAL REPORT 2005–2006Mona J. PeelRonald PeelPaul PerryonTheresa PettetSusan PhillipsJohn K. PhilpottLesley Anne PickardA. Ken PifherChristine PletchPierre-André PoirierGeorge QuigleyAlan D. RackowBarbara RagerAlan RayburnHugh RaymentJ. Max ReidWanda RewersRonald Lewis RhineAllan RileyJames R. RobillardCharles G. RolandRoyal Canadian Legion— Branch 24— Branch 69Elspeth SagePeter SaleRicardo SanchezJohn T. SaywellCol Earl SchaubelEric ScottHilda ScriverAloise SeallyBGen Pierre SénécalPaul SergeantDavid SetonKasia SeydegartMagda SeydegartBarbara ShanksE. C. ShawcrossPat SherlockAnthony Peter SilkPaul Lennard Charles SillanpaaStewart SkinnerWilliam A. SpenceAnthony David StapletonRobert A. StevensDonald Hamilton StewartRev. Doctor Rodney J. R. StokoeLloyd SwickAxel TaburSylvia Tait-GrierRonald E. TaylorMcKeever ThompsonPat ThomsonE. Stanley TolanCharles TolleyRémi TougasHarold TyldesleyUniversity of Western OntarioG. Douglas VaiseyWigger Karel Frederik van der HorstVeterans Affairs CanadaJeannette VyhnakEdna WestPenelope WestHon. Arthur C. WhealyRuth WhiffenRay WhiteJohn WhitingRoger WilsonRosalie B. WoodlandJean WoottonLynn WortmanAnn WrightMorgan WrightMichael WyantYarmouth County Museum and ArchivesPeter ZuuringPassing the Torch Campaign Donors534 (RCAC) Raider Squadron (Peterborough)Clifford ArthurJames BabinBell CanadaBoeing CompanyBorden Ladner Gervais (Ottawa)Edward M. Bredin, Q.C.Louise BurkeCanadian Corps of Commissionaires— Bristish Columbia Division— Great Lakes Division— Hamilton Division— Kingston and Region Division— Manitoba and NW Ontario Division

Donors and Sponsors 67— Montreal Division— North Saskatchewan Division— Northern Alberta Division— Ottawa Division— Quebec Division— Victoria, the Island and Yukon Division— Windsor DivisionCanadian Defence AcademyCatherine and Fredrik Eaton Charitable FoundationEdmund ColleeWilliam A. CowanCSL GroupEmond HarndenMarie FlynnMrs. Thomas G. Fuller and familyLt (Naval) M. F. Furlong-MacInnisGeorge and Helen Gardiner FoundationGeorge Cedric Metcalf Charitable FoundationJohn GiuraMarc GodinTed HarrisJ. W. HindJody HoulahanCol Henry N. R. JackmanJackman FoundationJohn C. and Sally Horsfall Eaton FoundationBGen David JurkowskiMGen J. P. Robert LaRoseLockheed Martin CanadaBGen Ernest M. K. MacGregorMackenzie Financial CorporationMaison BiélerMaj Richard MalottManulife FinancialCmdre René MarinFlorence MartinNicholas MateykJ. Richard MaxfieldLt Douglas McTaggartA. J. NeilsonNelson Arthur Hyland FoundationJ. R. O’BrienOttawa Women’s Canadian ClubSLt Mark PhillipsBrian and Ann PiercyVictor Rabinovitch and Miriam BloomBradley RalphKen and Dorothy ReynoldsJune RoussellDouglas Rowland and Helen McKiernanRoyal Canadian Air Force Association TrustAnna SancheScotiabankWilliam ShenkmanSNC TechnologiesJoseph SonshineSt. Stephen Middle SchoolLCol R. I. L. SutherlandDan ThackerThor E. and Nicole Eaton Charitable FoundationRobert UttingRollande VézinaHCol G. Kingsley WardWFRAMeril WillickDennis WillickMichael WolfeDouglas and Joanne ZbetnoffWalter Zwig

68Management’s Discussionand AnalysisEconomic EnvironmentOver the past year, the CMCC continued its steadyreturn to a normal business environment and numbersof visitors, following the tourism downturn in 2002.Nevertheless, both the Canadian Museum of Civilizationand the new Canadian War Museum still face somesubstantial challenges. These include the rising value ofthe Canadian dollar, which is adversely affecting touristattractions across the country, and the decline in thenumber of visitors from the United States because ofthe slow-down in cross-border vehicle traffic.Despite higher interest rates, investment income fellto $1.2 million from $1.4 million. This decreasereflects the fact that there were less funds available forinvestments following the completion of construction ofthe new Canadian War Museum.The value of the Corporation’s land holdings increased to$40.9 million from $22.7 million in 2004–2005. Thisincrease of $18.2 million represents the value of landtransferred to the Corporation from the National CapitalCommission for construction of the new CWM.Financial OverviewThe 2005–2006 fiscal year was marked by oneparticularly significant achievement — the openingof the new Canadian War Museum, which resulted inrecord attendance and revenues for the CWM and theCMC combined.Admission revenue reached an all-time high of $5.2million as compared to $2.8 million in 2004–2005,an increase of 86 per cent. This increase is due to theopening of the Canadian War Museum, coupled withstrong attendance at the Canadian Museumof Civilization.Parking, facility rentals and concessions reachedan all-time high of $3.1 million as compared to$2.1 million in 2004–2005, an increase of 47 percent. Boutique sales surged to a record $2.5 millionas compared to $1.6 million in 2004–2005, anincrease of 56 per cent.Overall expenses rose to $86 million from $83.3 millionin 2004–2005, an increase of 3.2 per cent. Expensesincreased for utilities, property taxes, personnel costs,and amortization, all primarily related to the opening ofthe new Canadian War Museum. Expenses decreasedin professional and special services, and exhibitionfabrication and rental, also as a result of the completionof the new Museum.Financial and Operational ViabilityThe Corporation successfully negotiated and ratifiedfour-year collective agreements with its employees.These agreements, which expire in 2008 and 2009,will provide operational stability. They will also give theCorporation financial predictability regarding its wagecosts, which make up a significant part of the CMCC’soverall expenditures.The CMCC still faces a number of challenges to itsongoing financial and operational viability.

69An adequate capital budget is required to respond tolife-cycle repairs for the CMC and new CWM.for services by creating new positions in the areas ofinterpretation, research and educational programs.The Corporation also requires inflation protection tocompensate the CMCC for the rising costs of operatingits buildings and related outsourced services. In seekingthe most cost-effective ways of delivering its programsand services, the Canadian Museum of Civilizationhas outsourced to the private sector many non-coreelements of its operations (building management,security, landscaping, food services, cleaning, etc.).The New Canadian War MuseumThe new Canadian War Museum — the Corporation’sleading strategic priority since early 2000 — openedon time and on budget on May 8, 2005. The CMCCis therefore now responsible for supporting increasedresource requirements for the new institution, in termsof both programming and infrastructure initiatives. Weare committed to maintaining the high standards ofthe new CWM as a world-class, state-of-the-art facility.The CMCC Board of Trustees has identified theongoing integration of the CMC and the CWM as astrategic priority. This integration will help us minimizeexpenses, maximize the synergies between the twoMuseums as parts of a single Corporation, and offervisitors high-quality experiences at both locations. Tosupport this goal, Corporate management is formalizingstandards and processes throughout the Museums,including exhibition and program management. Inaddition, the CWM is responding to a greater demand