Justin Trudeau and family to live in Rideau Cottage, not 24 Sussex
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau will not move into the traditional prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive.
Instead, the prime minister-designate and his family will live, until further notice, in Rideau Cottage, a 19th century home located on the grounds of Rideau Hall, the Governor General's residence.
The cottage is actually a two-storey Georgian Revival brick home built in 1866-67 to serve as a home for the secretary to the governor general.
The residence at 24 Sussex has been in need of repairs for years.
The Liberals say Trudeau will make decisions regarding 24 Sussex once he has been fully briefed by officials.
In 2008, the National Capital Commission estimated repairs would cost about $10 million and would require full access to the residence for a minimum of 12 to 15 months.
Trudeau has rented a home in Ottawa's upscale Rockcliffe Park neighbourhood since 2013.
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This house has not been repaired since before Mr. Trudeau Sr. Margaret Trudeau said it was falling down way back in the 60’s.
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The last Prime Minister let it go into further disrepair, he did the same for our country.
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Why not knock 24 Sussex down and build a modern uptodate residence. Should be a nice place for $10 million
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That’s because the last prime minister was more concerned with the running of the country than with renovations to his home.
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