Canadian Conservation Institute
Bouchard (Phoenix pay system) class action:
On April 15, 2025, the Superior Court of Quebec approved the Bouchard class action settlement agreement. Eligible class members have until October 24, 2025, to submit a claim for damages caused by the Phoenix pay system.
The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), a Special Operating Agency within the Department of Canadian Heritage, advances and promotes the conservation of heritage collections in Canada through its expertise in conservation science, treatment and preventive conservation. CCI works with heritage institutions and professionals to ensure these heritage collections are preserved and accessible to Canadians now and in the future.
Services and information
Care of objects and collections
Understand and care for objects and materials commonly found in cultural heritage collections.
Internships
Discover the many internship opportunities designed to provide practical experience in the field of conservation and conservation science.
Preventive conservation and risk management
Prevent the deterioration of artefacts and collections by avoiding environmental and other threats and learn about dealing with objects that have become damaged.
Learning activities
Get involved in learning activities that support cultural heritage institutions and professionals.
Professional conservation services
Consult the list of professional services available to cultural heritage institutions, including conservation treatments, scientific analysis of objects and materials, facilities assessments, archaeological conservation services and environmental monitoring equipment loans.
Research and development
See the research priorities and types of research CCI provides to the heritage community.
Conservation tools and resources
Browse publications, software tools, the CCI library collection and other resources available to assist conservation professionals and those responsible for collections care.
Heritage places
Learn more on how CCI contributes to the preservation of heritage places.
Conservation news
Browse through news, job postings and highlights from CCI. You can also subscribe to e-News to receive email updates on CCI's activities.
About the Canadian Conservation Institute
Minister
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault
Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages
Management
Brigitte Gibson
Director General, Heritage Branch
Features
Who we are
To learn more about our mission and mandate, watch our corporate video "About the Canadian Conservation Institute."
Microfade testing services
Learn more about this quick and non-destructive way of identifying objects in your collections that are at a high risk of damage from exposure to light.
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