Manitoba Premier Gary Doer
On November 16, 2006, Manitoba Premier Gary Doer announced an immediate investment of $10 million in the University of Winnipeg’s capital program that will make possible the construction of a new science complex at the university which will also provide a home for the recently-announced Richardson College for the Environment. The premier also committed to a matching fundraising campaign over the next three years with the University of Winnipeg to provide up to $15 million in additional support. For every two dollars raised by the university, the province will contribute a dollar – for a total contribution of up to $25 million.
“Today’s announcement supports the construction of one of the most environmentally-sustainable buildings in Canada,” said Doer. “It will be a significant contribution to the ongoing renewal of downtown Winnipeg and will complement the energy-efficient Hydro building currently emerging before our eyes. The building crane remains in downtown Winnipeg.”
