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Terry Slobodian joined the Royal Aviation Museum
of Western Canada in June 2019 bringing with him
an impressive track record more than 20 years of
international leadership experience in both public
and private sectors. He has held senior executive

Royal Aviation Museum of Western positions with the University of Ontario Institute of
Canada signs construction contract with Technology, Bridgepoint Health Foundation, and
PCL UNICEF in Geneva and Moscow, and has
successfully spearheaded capital campaigns totaling
more than $250 million.

PCL has an outstanding portfolio of builds that
include the iconic Canadian Museum for Human
Rights, True North Square, and BellMTS Place.
“We are so excited to be partnering with the Royal
Aviation Museum of Western Canada on this
landmark project,” said PCL District Manager,
Monique Buckberger. “At PCL, we strive to
contribute to the economic and social well-being of
The Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada is the communities we live and work in. We’re proud
pleased to announce that PCL was the winning to be a part of this iconic project showcasing and
construction firm that will build its new 86,000 square celebrating western Canada’s history in aviation
foot home in time for a late 2021 opening. With this and inspire future generations to come.”
milestone met, the Museum is set to break ground this The new Royal Aviation Museum of Western
spring and will be located adjacent to the Richardson
Canada will be located on the Wellington Avenue
International Airport on the Wellington Ave loop.
loop at the Richardson International Airport.
Under the leadership of Co-Chairs Ross Robinson and
Blain King, the $45 million capital campaign to raise the

funds for the new Museum has reached $37.5 million, or
83% of its goal. This project would not be possible
without the generosity of many funding partners
including $10 million from the Government of Canada,
and $10 million from the Province of Manitoba as well
$17.5 million from the private sector.
“Selecting our construction partner was a key milestone
for the Museum as we look to stay on track for a late
2021 opening date,” says Terry Slobodian, Museum
President and CEO. “Shovels are set to break ground on
May 1, signifying the official start to fulfilling a vision of a
brand new state-of-the-art Royal Aviation Museum of
Western Canada.”