Canada’s Prime Minister’s Official Residence in Ottawa, Vacant Over a Decade, Becomes Flagship Renovation Project

Ottawa’s official residence for the prime minister has fallen into disrepair. The building has remained vacant for more than a decade. Mark Carney is pushing for a comprehensive renovation of the property. The project has become Canada’s most visible home-renovation effort. Restoring the residence signals a renewal of governmental prestige. The renovation will address structural and aesthetic deficiencies. Funding and timelines are being coordinated by federal authorities. Completion of the work is expected to showcase a revitalized official home.