Renovating 24 Sussex Drive

The Prime Minister’s historic home, 24 Sussex Drive, is set for a costly renovation—or possibly demolition—sparking national debate. Built in 1951 and home to ten PMs, this 35-room mansion overlooking the Ottawa River has seen its share of woes, from rat infestations to dodgy heating. Heritage advocates see it as a national treasure worth restoring, while others argue the tens-of-millions price tag clashes with urgent housing needs. With a $36 million baseline just to fix it up, the government faces a tough choice: preserve history or build something new—and the whole country is watching. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd43425f39c4c9ea