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Building the future of Library and Archives Canada : Assessing readiness for transformational projects

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  • Hamilton, Scott

    (Library and Archives Canada, Canada)

  • Cornfield, Katharine

    (Change Group Ltd, Canada)

  • Rao, Samantha

    (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Canada)

Abstract

As Canada’s pre-eminent memory institution, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has the legislative mandate to collect, preserve and make accessible Canada’s priceless documentary heritage. This unique role as public caretaker for a vital, ever-growing collection brings considerable challenges to LAC as a corporate real estate (CRE) organisation. Added to this complexity is LAC’s relatively recent assignment as custodian of its own portfolio of special purpose real property, which represents a fundamental change to the institution’s role and responsibilities. Transfer of custody, which coincided with commencement of two of the Government of Canada’s most innovative major capital construction projects, has touched off a period of significant transformation within LAC. This paper will provide important background and context with respect to LAC’s unique mandate, history and evolution as a federal real property custodian; elaborate on the complexity of CRE management in this context; detail the two major projects; and highlight the guiding principles driving delivery through this transformative time. Lastly, this paper will offer actionable insights for others contemplating organisational readiness to undertake high-profile capital projects.

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  • Hamilton, Scott & Cornfield, Katharine & Rao, Samantha, 2023. "Building the future of Library and Archives Canada : Assessing readiness for transformational projects," Corporate Real Estate Journal, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 12(3), pages 224-237, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:crej00:y:2023:v:12:i:3:p:224-237
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    Keywords

    organisational readiness; real property portfolio management; capital project; governance; public sector CRE management; sustainability;
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    JEL classification:

    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location

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