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Sandra H's avatar

It’s a really thoughtful plan that Carney initiated…things I love about it…open to Canadian architects…panel of 7 judges…the public is involved and no one entity will have the ability to donate larger amounts or to influence the outcome…

Bo Kauffmann 🇨🇦 Sanity Project's avatar

Absolutely. Like many other things PM Carney is doing, this was well thought out.

Joanne Pettis 🇨🇦's avatar

24 Sussex was built in 1867, a momentous year for Canada. At the same time, we are at a pivotal time for the future of Canada. I would like to see the grandeur and history of the house respected in a future-forward, state-of-the-art edifice that celebrates our French, English, and Indigenous roots.

Bo Kauffmann 🇨🇦 Sanity Project's avatar

It's going to be an interesting choice. Do we keep the exterior, with all is history or do we go completely new? I believe we have great talent in canada to be able to come to a stunning solution.

Kay's avatar

As our PM stated in conversation with Trump, we Canadians are the “owners” of Canada … it is nice to see this being done as a country …

L M's avatar

Donated, thanks for the link!

Robertsson's avatar

Moshe Safdie is a rock star! 24 Sussex will find its way back.

Anu MacIntosh-Murray🇨🇦's avatar

Done! Thanks for the update and link.

Colin Goodfellow's avatar

Really have you seen the state of those buildings?

kent milani's avatar

I wonder if foreign individuals can donate?

Bo Kauffmann 🇨🇦 Sanity Project's avatar

They can not. No corporations, and only Canadian nationals, permanent residents and non-profits.

JBO's avatar

Nope.

Bernie Dupuis's avatar

It’s all good, but it’s shameful that it’s come to this. That we need to do a “Go Fund Me” campaign to refurbish the Prime Ministerial home disgusts me. There needs to be a standard process in place to properly maintain public heritage buildings and upgrade them as required.

JBO's avatar

We don’t HAVE to do a GoFundMe. But if we don’t, people like you are going to scream. We use tax dollars? You’ll scream. We use corporate donations? You’ll scream. We don’t do anything at all? You’ll scream.

So now we’re doing a GoFundMe so the whiners like you will be satisfied. But low and behold, you’re still screaming.

Bernie Dupuis's avatar

You totally misunderstand my position, and you choose to make assumptions and throw insults. I believe a modern civilized country should have a proper taxation supported system to properly maintain its infrastructure. The fact that all political parties have sat back and allowed this precious heritage to deteriorate this badly is embarrassing.

JBO's avatar

I didn’t throw insults. But you do. . I looked at your wall. You’ve smacked down every single progressing post with negative jabs and complaints. Bye, Felicia.