Down to bare bones: a look inside the Centre Block construction site

Closed since the end of 2018, the massive renovation and work on Centre Block is set to continue through to 2031. On June 22, media had the chance to tour the stripped-back hallways of the historic building.

Centre Block's Hall of Honour, as seen from the third-floor north corridor on June 22. There are more than 35,000 marble tiles throughout the building, including in the Hall of Honour, which have been protected in place. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

News

BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

June 23, 2023

Demolition work inside Centre Block is now 90 per cent complete, with the first phase of the historic building’s decade-long renovation project coming to a close at the end of this year.

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Fridays: Hill Life & People Newsletter

Itâ€™s all about the people: the latest on parliamentarians, political staff, and politicos.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy