Partnerships We work closely with other government agencies and Crown Corporations such as The National Gallery of Canada , the National Museum of Science and Technology , the Canadian Museum of Nature , the Canadian Museum of Civilization , the National Archives of Canada , and the National Library of Canada . The MCP also functions as the Secretariat to the Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board which certifies cultural property of outstanding national significance and determines fair market value of cultural artefacts. We implement legislation related to cultural property, to ensure that objects of cultural significance to Canada remain in this country for the benefit of all Canadians, and assist foreign states in the return of cultural property illegally imported into Canada. Our Montreal regional office administers the Canada-France Agreement on Museums which enables cooperation and exchanges between Canadian and French museums. The national online record of millions of museum objects, natural history specimens and archaeological sites.
Information is contributed by museums and heritage organizations across Canada.
Virtual Exhibitions Words, images and sounds combine to create thematic exhibitions with partners from around the world. Where heritage professionals meet to share ideas and resources. Research and Reference Resources for museum and heritage professionals. Twenty-two databases, including extensive bibliographies for conservation and museology, studies on managing digital intellectual property, data dictionaries and more. The CEE brings together borrowers and lenders, facilitating the exchange of travelling exhibits and encouraging the sharing of information and expertise.