Budget 2018: Federal government commits $73M for new Ottawa super library

The federal Liberals will to help fund a $168-million super library, giving the City of Ottawa the confirmation it needs to start planning a facility on LeBreton Flats in collaboration with Library and Archives Canada.
The federal budget released Tuesday earmarks $73.3 million over six years for the joint facility, which includes funding for operations.
The city needed the federal government to provide $69 million for the construction of the building on the city-owned property at 557 Wellington