Feds pledge $166M to BMO Centre expansion

The federal government has committed funding to the expansion of the BMO Centre that is set to become the second largest convention centre in Canada. The $166 million pledge was announced Tuesday and is being matched by both the provincial and municipal levels of government. The Calgary Stampede will contribute $3.9 million to the project. During Tuesday’s announcement, Francois-Philippe Champagne, the Federal Minister of Infrastructure, said the expansion will support significant growth f