PM’s Official Residence Becoming a Costly ‘Debacle,’ Say Conservatives

PM’s Official Residence Becoming a Costly ‘Debacle,’ Say Conservatives
A gardener works on the grounds at the Prime Minister's residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, May 6, 2008. Nearly four years after Justin Trudeau opted not to move into the prime minister's official residence over concerns about its crumbling state, the building remains vacant short of staff who continue to use the kitchen to prepare meals for Trudeau and his family. Tom Hanson/The Canadian Press
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OTTAWA—Nearly four years after Justin Trudeau opted not to move into the prime minister’s official residence over concerns about its crumbling state, the building remains vacant—except for staff who continue to use the kitchen to prepare meals for Trudeau and his family.

And it appears no decisions will be made on the future of the residence until well after the fall federal election.