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The Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art and its governance structure is an exemplary model of an institution making the transition into a “civil society museum.” Today it is a thriving anchor for the contemporary art community in Toronto’s Arts + Design District. However, the museum was born of a complex relationship between a corporation and a municipality, neither of which now exist, and has fought for survival under changing governance and leadership. Over its two-decade history, the museum has continuously adapted to meet the needs of its constituency, fulfilling its mandate to further the careers of living Canadian artists. The museum has undergone tremendous transformation and continues to grow. Its survival is a testament to exceptional civic, political, and institutional leadership, as well as a responsive and evolving approach to governance.