Carney announces national design competition for 24 Sussex Drive

[Dr Strangelove]

National Design Competition: The government is launching a two-part process, beginning with a design competition overseen by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. A seven-member jury, chaired by architect Moshe Safdie, will select a vision for the property that balances modern requirements with heritage preservation (1:28-2:25).
Preservation Focus: Authorities have ruled out moving the residence, confirming that the future of the official home will remain at the current historic site. The goal is to revitalize the property for future prime ministers while incorporating modern sustainability and security standards (2:33-3:16).
Public Fundraising: To help defray costs and encourage citizen participation, a fundraising initiative will be managed by the Rita Hall Foundation. The Prime Minister emphasized that this process is intended to be transparent and non-partisan, with strict limits on donations and a ban on corporate contributions to avoid ethical conflicts (3:36-3:56, 5:21-5:55).
Timeline: The project aims to have a winning design selected within one year, with an official announcement scheduled for Canada Day in 2027 (5:02-5:10).

[al_keda]

Donations? Really?

My tax dollars have to go to every personalized golf ball project that the Feds can dream up, and I have to donate the little that is left in my pocket toward the rat infested fleabag structure that every PM has ignored so that we don't look like a laughingstock for hosting foreign dignitaries at the Chateau Laurier because the bed bugs at 24 Sussex would cause people to talk?

I like Carney, but a fucking GoFund Me? I thought that was the US healthcare system.

[Dr Strangelove]

This is how to tax the rich without taxing them. Set up a competition amosts them for clout and whoever comes out on top wins the bid and the taxpayer isn't on the hook if done correctly. Not like a ballroom.