Get you up to speed: 24 Sussex Drive will be restored, Carney says as competition launches
The residence has been deemed uninhabitable for a prime minister for years. Prime Minister Mark Carney is currently residing in Rideau Cottage.
The residence has been in an uninhabitable state for several years, leading to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s temporary accommodation at Rideau Cottage. Investigations are ongoing regarding the structural issues, but no timeline for completion has been provided.
The National Capital Commission has confirmed plans to undertake significant renovations to the official residence of the Prime Minister, acknowledging its uninhabitable condition. Meanwhile, public officials are calling for timely action to ensure the residence is ready for use ahead of the next election cycle.
What remains unclear — It is not specified why the residence has been deemed uninhabitable for a prime minister.
24 Sussex Drive to be restored, says Carney as competition begins

The residence has been deemed uninhabitable for a prime minister for years, with Prime Minister Mark Carney currently residing in Rideau Cottage.


