Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a design contest to renovate 24 Sussex Drive, the official prime ministerial residence. The historic building has been left uninhabitable due to severe structural issues, including mold and a major rodent infestation.
Why it matters
The project addresses the long-standing neglect of a national heritage site and reflects broader discussions about government transparency and the preservation of state institutions.
Rideau Hall Foundation CEO Rob Prichard, left, leads an announcement with prime minister Mark Carney outside the official residence of the Canadian PM at 24 Sussex Drive, in Ottawa, on 26 June 2026. Rideau Hall Foundation CEO Rob Prichard, left, leads an announcement with prime minister Mark Carney outside the official residence of the Canadian PM at 24 Sussex Drive, in Ottawa, on 26 June 2026. Canada Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence Various issues – including a rodent infestation and mold – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty
The article provides a balanced overview of the building's condition and the government's plan to restore it through a public design process.
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