Celebrating at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights after Realtors raised $2-million in donations, from left: Harry DeLeeuw, past-president, CREA; Peter Squire, director of public affairs, WinnipegRealtors; Carolyn Basha, Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights regional campaign manager; Meghan McGill, executive secretary, Manitoba Real Estate Association; Sheldon Zamick, past-president, CREA; Kelly McArthur, Friends regional campaign manager; and Brian M. Collie, CEO, MREA.

When the Canadian Museum for Human Rights opens its doors to the nation in September, Realtors will receive named recognition near the main entrance.

“The right to own property and live safely in our communities is at the heart of so many human rights conversations among us. The purpose of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights aligns with our profession’s philosophy that we are here to improve the quality of life for all people,” says Harry DeLeeuw, past-president of CREA.

The Realtor campaign’s $2-million fundraising goal is now met and DeLeeuw presented the final roundup of donations to Diane Boyle, CEO of Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Permanent signage identifying the contributions of Realtors will face Israel Asper Way, where visitors approach the main entrance of the national museum.

The goal was met thanks to contributions from real estate boards, provincial associations, private real estate companies, franchises and individual Realtor donors from across the country.