4 July 2024 Press Release
Town of Bancroft Pledges Financial Support to the Canadian Peace Museum
Bancroft, Ontario, July 3, 2024 – The Canadian Peace Museum is pleased to announce that the Town of Bancroft has formally pledged its support for the establishment of a new museum in Bancroft. This significant step marks a major milestone in our ongoing fundraising efforts to bring the Canadian Peace Museum to life.
The Town of Bancroft has committed $5,000 as an initial reserve, which forms part of a larger $25,000 budget-pending commitment. This financial support underscores the town’s dedication to promoting peace, human rights, and global health, aligning with their Strategic Plan, "Building Our Future."
Bancroft's support extends beyond financial backing, as they actively call upon other levels of government and philanthropic donors to contribute to this vital initiative. The Canadian Peace Museum's vision resonates with Bancroft's goals for community development, tourism, economic growth, employment, and retail.
A recent survey undertaken by the Canadian Peace Museum found:
- 7% of Canadians (and 12% of Ontarians) are very likely to visit the Canadian Peace Museum in the next 5 years;
- 65% of Canadians think that a commitment to peace is one of Canada’s main values;
- 70% of Canadians think that Canada’s museums should reflect Canada’s values; and
- 69% of Canadians think that it is important for Canadians to learn about how we have advanced peace throughout our history and 75% think that it is important for Canadians to learn about Canada’s mistakes that have hindered peace throughout our history.
This potential for high visitor numbers highlights the museum's role as a significant addition to Bancroft's existing heritage and tourism attractions, promising a substantial boost to the local economy.
Chris Houston, President of the Canadian Peace Museum charity, expressed gratitude for Bancroft's support: “We are deeply thankful to the Town of Bancroft for their early and enthusiastic backing. Their commitment is a testament to the community's belief in the importance of peace, education, and cultural heritage. We look forward to working together to bring the Canadian Peace Museum to fruition and invite other government bodies and donors to join us in this transformative project.”
The Canadian Peace Museum continues to seek additional funding and support to make this vision a reality. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the museum for more information on how to contribute.
About the Canadian Peace Museum: The Canadian Peace Museum is fundraising to open a museum by the same name in Bancroft, Ontario, that promotes peace, peace, equity, social cohesion, human health and planetary health. It is a registered charity #739682417 RR0001.
About the Angus Reid Forum: The Angus Reid Forum is Canada’s most well-known and trusted online public opinion community consisting of engaged residents across the country who answer surveys on topical issues that matter to all Canadians.
Methodology: These are the findings of a study/survey conducted by the Canadian Peace Museum from February 27 to 29, 2024 among a representative sample of 1,500 online Canadians who are members of the Angus Reid Forum. The survey was conducted in English and French. For comparison purposes only, a probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of +/- 2.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
