Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature); Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour and Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations, Government of Québec; and Stéphanie Valenzuela, Borough Mayor of Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Responsible for International Outreach and Attractiveness at the City of Montréal, announced that a joint contribution of $27 million over three years is planned to support the Biosphère.
The Government of Canada, the Government of Québec, and the City of Montréal each plan to contribute $9 million. In this way, the three government partners will strengthen the Biosphère's educational mission, enrich its programming, and enhance the visitor experience, particularly for youth and student communities.
As the only museum in North America dedicated to socio-environmental change, the Biosphère is a unique museum, a space for innovation, and an internationally recognized architectural icon of Montréal. It is also one of the five Space for Life museum institutions.
The Biosphère is a place for exploration and dialogue, combining science, art, and citizens' perspectives to foster a better understanding of today's environmental challenges. Through its exhibitions, events, mediation activities, and collaborations with scientists, artists, and environmental organizations in civil society, the Biosphère promotes learning, reflection, and collective action.
With this planned joint investment, the Government of Canada, the Government of Québec, and the City of Montréal have reaffirmed their commitment to environmental education, access to science, citizen engagement, and the protection of natural heritage for future generations.
