The BMO Centre in Calgary's Stampede Park is set to double in size after the federal government committed $166.6 million toward the project Tuesday. Champagne said it is expected to create 1,800 jobs during construction, and 500 full-time positions once it is opened. Situated just south of downtown Calgary in Victoria Park, the BMO Centre is the largest convention centre in the city. The $500-million expansion would bring it to more than one million square feet, allowing the city to host large conventions as a Tier 1 destination. The Calgary Stampede has previously said the venue turns down 11 to 14 large conventions each year.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2019 20:13 UTC