The federal government is investing another $1 million to aid in the redevelopment of the former downtown Hudson’s Bay building, which is slated to become a hub for Indigenous housing, retail services and community resources.

The money will support the engineering and construction of the atrium at the centre of the six-storey building. The design features Canadian timber, Northern Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand said Friday.

“This will serve as a model for architects, builders and developers across the country on how to incorporate wood… in large-scale, high-profile projects,” she told a small crowd of stakeholders gathered near ongoing construction inside the building.

“This is a great example of how we’re working together to build a stronger and more competitive forest sector while

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