Opinion
In Canada, if any part of your property is identified as an archaeological site, you could end up paying for the excavation.
An archaeological dig at a National Historic Site in Halifax Harbour on Aug. 6, 2020. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan
Commentary
Many Canadians value heritage and historical sites, but far fewer would accept a surprise bill of hundreds of thousands of dollars to preserve them on their own property. That is exactly the risk some homeowners face under Canada’s current approach to heritage protection.
