Article: Canada: Winnipeg Human Rights Museum Set for Construction.

Byline: pinto03

Canada s human rights museum, envisioned to be the largest of its kind in the world, will begin construction next March following a sod-turning ceremony in Winnipeg last Friday. The spectacular building that will rise on this site will be a place where future generations of Canadians and visitors from around the world can learn about the history of human rights in Canada, and hopefully be inspired to build on this proud legacy, said Prime Minister Stephen Harper.Mr. Harper attended the ceremony along with federal heritage minister James Moore, Manitoba premier Gary Doer, trustees of the museum s board, and over 100 other officials and guests.

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