Feds Say Prime Minister’s Residence at 24 Sussex May Be Replaced Rather Than Restored

Feds Say Prime Minister’s Residence at 24 Sussex May Be Replaced Rather Than Restored
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
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The prime minister’s problem-plagued official residence could be replaced instead of restored, though the government says its plans are not complete.

A spokesperson for Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said building a new residence is among the options being considered as the department comes up with a plan for the future of 24 Sussex, but any conversations about that are at very early stages.