Canada Travelling Exhibitions Indemnification Regulations (SOR/99-467)

5 The Minister shall apply the following criteria when assessing whether to enter into an indemnity agreement in respect of an object or appurtenance:

• (a) when the theme and contents of the travelling exhibition are Canadian, they must enable present and future generations of Canadians to be exposed to their human, natural, artistic and scientific heritage, and thereby enhance their awareness, understanding, and enjoyment of the richness of that heritage;

• (b) when the theme and contents of the travelling exhibition are of a global significance, the travelling exhibition must display objects of cultural property that are of significance in the areas of archaeology, prehistory, history, sociology, ethnography, art or science;

• (c) the travelling exhibition must maintain high museological standards;

• (d) the travelling exhibition must further knowledge concerning the theme or material presented;

• (e) public awareness of and access to the travelling exhibition must be maximized at each venue;

• (f) the risk of damage to the object or appurtenance, because of its size or the fragile nature of its composition or material, must be minimal;

• (g) the object or appurtenance must be transported by appropriate means of transportation and by competent shippers, in order to minimize the risk of loss or damage;

• (h) the object or appurtenance must be packed and crated in such a manner as to withstand the normal hazards associated with the applicable means of transportation, and must be packed, unpacked and installed by competent professionals;

• (i) the facilities of all institutions hosting the travelling exhibition must meet museum industry standards with regard to arrangements for security, fire protection and collections preservation, including environmental control;

• (j) appropriate arrangements must be made with respect to enhanced security measures that are necessary for the object or appurtenance while on display, in storage and in transit;

• (k) when the object or appurtenance has particular environmental requirements, it must be subject to appropriate environmental control, including lighting, temperature, relative humidity and shock or vibration, while on display, in storage and in transit; and

• (l) the object or appurtenance must be safe and secure while on display, in storage and in transit.