Question Period Note: Archaeological digs at old Royal Victoria Hospital

• Kanien'kehá:ka elders advocated for additional archival research, statement gathering and archeological work to identify any culturally significant artifacts, including unmarked burials at the Victoria Hospital in Montreal.

• A deal has been reached for phased archival research, statement gathering and archeological work. Construction will continue as informed by this important work.

• Canada will fund the first phase of the archival research and statement gathering.

• A team of experts will determine the archaeological work necessary to identify any culturally significant artifacts, including unmarked burials on site.

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If pressed on the construction work or details of the project
• The revitalization work at the Victoria Hospital in Montreal is undertaken by McGill University through its ‘New Vic Project’.

• McGill has published a website with more information on the project.

If pressed on archeological work
• The next steps are for the expert team to tell us what archeological work should come next.
If pressed on the funding of more research
• Canada is open to funding future research once it is defined.