In 2022, the NCC officially closed 24 Sussex for safety reasons. It has since been gutted, leaving an external shell.
It’s unclear what the next steps are for 24 Sussex. Both Harper and former prime minister Jean Chrétien joined forces in 2024 to offer to fundraise for the renovations privately.
Others argue building an entirely new official residence would be more cost-effective.
Before resigning in January, Trudeau addressed a letter to his public services and procurement minister calling for a plan to build a new official prime minister’s office. The letter also calls on Public Services and Procurement Canada to take over responsibility for the building from the NCC.
The letter called for the proposal to be drafted by January 2026.
With files from Postmedia