MPs, Senators, staffers brace for Centre Block’s massive move-out, ‘a lot of us won’t be returning’

Centre Block will be closed for at least 10 years for renovations which will change the culture of the Hill and some are feeling nostalgic about the grand old building that houses hundreds of staffers, MPs, Senators, and the prime minister.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured recently walking down the west staircase to the House Chamber. The Centre Block is supposed to be emptied for construction within the year and the hundreds of MPs, Senators, and staff who occupy the historic building are preparing for the big move. Some are feeling nostalgic about leaving the grand old building. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

April 2, 2018

PARLIAMENT HILL—Spring is not the only thing in the air these days. There's also a feeling of nostalgia as MPs, Senators, and hundreds of staffers on the Hill brace themselves for the upcoming and massive move from Centre Block which could be closed for at least 10 years for renovations. The move...

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