‘The whole thing is very murky’ : Feds’ ‘wrong’ procurement approach for 24 Sussex reno could cost taxpayers up to $150-million, say sources

'I think we're using the wrong contract model for this, and we're focusing on cost rather than the design creativity,' says one architect, while another one has already withdrawn from the competition.
Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with reporters at 24 Sussex Drive on June 26, 2026, about plans for the official prime minister’s residence.

The federal government's procurement process for 24 Sussex Drive creates a risk of delays and cost overruns due to a lack of defined budget and timelines before the project starts, critics say, as the government extends the deadline for request for qualifications for compani...

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