"Through this initiative, Canadian corporations and the Government of Canada are taking actions to preserve and rehabilitate our nation's historic places, bring them back to life, and return them to commercial viability," [Rona Ambrose] said in a release.

"This fund supports the government's work to ensure Canada's cultural heritage is presented and protected for the enjoyment, education and appreciation of all Canadians, today and in the future."

Dr. Lorne Babiuk, Director of Saskatoon's Vaccine and Infectious Disease Control, takes over the role at the International Centre for Infectious Diseases (ICID).