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Or sign-in if you have an account.24 Sussex, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, in Ottawa June 25, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable /PostmediaOTTAWA — In a little more than a month Canadians have funded nearly one-fiftieth of the financial goal to renovate 24 Sussex Drive.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Corporate or anonymous donations aren’t permitted and donors must attest to their eligibility.The Gothic Revival stone mansion became the official residence to 10 of Canada’s prime ministers after being expropriated from private ownership in 1943. Its first official occupant, Louis St. Laurent moved into the house in 1951 and demanded to pay rent.In 2015, Justin Trudeau refused the keys so the home could be restored, opting instead to move his family into Rideau Cottage across the street on the grounds of the Governor General’s residence Rideau Hall. But it was only in his last days as prime minister that Trudeau set a January 2026 goal to create an advisory committee of eminent Canadians to make recommendations about renovating the house, which fizzled out after his resignation. After succeeding Trudeau as prime minister, Carney now lives in Rideau Cottage.In June, Carney also unveiled a competition for Canadian firms to submit their rebuild and design proposals.The competition, which largely ends more than a decade of debate about where Canada’s prime ministers will live, will be led and largely judged by The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. The institute, which has experience supporting architectural competitions, will review proposals and then make a recommendation to cabinet by July 1 of next year.The jury will be chaired by architect Moshe Safdie and will lead proposal assessment and recommend the winning design to cabinet.National PostOur website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. 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