The departure comes after media reports last September detailed allegations of a toxic workplace culture at the national museum in Gatineau, Que.

The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que. says landing St-Pierre's belt, gloves and shorts makes it the first such institution in Canada to have the Quebec fighter's memorabilia in its collection.

Two museum directors in Ottawa have received Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly's support for their reappointment after they were asked to step down earlier this month.