Canada's vacant and crumbling official residence gets a lifeline
Summary
Canada’s official residence for the prime minister, 24 Sussex Drive, has fallen into serious disrepair and has been unlivable for over ten years. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan to restore the building through a design competition and public donations, avoiding full public funding.Key Facts
- 24 Sussex Drive has been the official home for 10 Canadian prime ministers and hosted famous leaders like Queen Elizabeth II.
- The building was constructed in the 19th century but now has problems like asbestos, mold, and rodent infestations.
- It has been uninhabitable for over a decade due to lack of maintenance.
- Prime Ministers Carney and Trudeau have lived at nearby Rideau Cottage instead.
- Restoration costs are estimated at over C$100 million (about $71 million US).
- The government will hold a design competition for renovations, with a winner chosen by July next year.
- Funding will come from a national public fundraising campaign led by the Rideau Hall Foundation, limiting donations to individuals and philanthropic groups.
- Public donors and amounts will be made public to ensure transparency.
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