Carney launches contest to restore Canadian prime minister residence

Published June 26, 2026 4:52pm ET



Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Friday a renovation contest to see which architecture firm can do the best job at restoring 24 Sussex Drive, the residence of Canada‘s top leader.

The historic property has been vacant and unkempt since 2015. Stephen Harper was the last prime minister to live at the home.

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