The residence rethink: will 24 Sussex be a people’s place, or not?

If this much money is going to be spent, the home should be more reflective of Canada, open to tours and receptions, and the PM himself should be more open about his office.

Having waited so many years for any renovation to this special place while losing sleep over the growing power held by the prime minister and his office, nonetheless, I am excited, writes Ken Rubin.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY KEN RUBIN

July 8, 2026

OTTAWA—Prime Minster Mark Carney is trying a balancing-act approach to redevelop the vacated prime minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive for the sake of future prime minsters.

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