In April 2015, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Canada would commit $243.5 million over a period of 10 years. The telescope's unique enclosure was designed by Dynamic Structures Ltd. in British Columbia.
In April 2015, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a commitment of $243.5 million over a period of 10 years to support the development of the telescope. The design for the telescope's unique enclosure was created by Dynamic Structures Ltd., based in British Columbia.