B.C. provides millions for Chinese Canadian museum in Vancouver’s Chinatown

VANCOUVER — The oldest building in Vancouver’s Chinatown will soon become a Chinese Canadian Museum. 

The provincial government is providing $27.5 million for the project and real estate marketer Bob Rennie is adding another $7.5 million to create the museum in the Wing Sang building. 

Premier John Horgan says in a statement the contributions of Chinese Canadians to the province have been invaluable, and the museum provides a place to share stories of achievement and shine a light on injustices. 

Culture Minister Melanie Mark says the museum is a call to action from those who have historically endured poor treatment.