Senators agree to new plans for offices when East Block emptied

An original plan for a new structure west of West Block is no longer in the works, says Senator Scott Tannas, as Senators claim space in new Wellington Street development for offices when East Block is refurbished.

Senators have taken up residence in their new interim Chamber in the Senate of Canada Building, but with more renovations on the Hill on the horizon, the Internal Economy Committee made some decisions about where offices will be located once East Block goes out of commission.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

June 26, 2019

Senators agreed to a new plan for an interim home for their offices when East Block is closed and emptied for upgrades, which could include new buildings along the Wellington Street block. Thirteen years ago, the long-term plan wa...

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