Fate of Prime Minister’s Residence up in the Air as Staff Move out Due to Hazards

Fate of Prime Minister’s Residence up in the Air as Staff Move out Due to Hazards
The Canadian prime ministers' residence, 24 Sussex, is seen on the banks of the Ottawa River in Ottawa on Oct. 26, 2015. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
The Canadian Press
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The Canadian government has spent billions trying to solve the country’s housing crisis. But when it comes to fixing the prime minister’s own crumbling official residence? That’s a different story.
The picturesque mansion, known by its address of 24 Sussex Drive, spans 34 rooms and is tucked beside the Ottawa River. Built in 1868, it’s been the designated home of the country’s prime ministers since 1950.