Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence
Summary
Canada’s prime minister’s official residence, 24 Sussex Drive, is severely damaged and uninhabitable due to mold, rodents, and structural problems. Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a design competition for Canadian architects to restore the building, with the winning design expected by Canada Day 2027.Key Facts
- 24 Sussex Drive has been the residence of Canadian prime ministers since 1951.
- The building has serious problems including rodent infestations, mold, leaky roofs, cracked windows, failing plumbing, and dangerous electrical systems.
- The National Capital Commission closed the residence in 2023 due to safety hazards.
- Renovations have already removed asbestos, mold, lead, and dead rodents, but full restoration is estimated to cost around 40 million Canadian dollars.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney is holding a contest among Canadian architecture firms to create a restoration plan.
- The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada will manage the competition and select a jury to recommend the winner.
- Prime Minister Carney and previous prime ministers have lived elsewhere during the repairs, including Rideau Cottage.
- Carney said the residence must be both a home and a national symbol, and officials do not own these government buildings but are caretakers for the public.
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