Tuesday, April 16: Readers desire remodellings to the previous home of our prime ministers to continue. You can compose to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com
Released Apr 16, 2024 – Last upgraded 7 hours ago – 2 minute read
Turn 24 Sussex Drive into a high-end inn
Re: Could 2 previous prime ministers assist rescue 24 Sussex? April 5.
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Why not make this location spend for itself? How about a historic holiday website? Transform the bed rooms to hotel spaces and charge for travelers and others to remain and visit our terrific city from among our most remarkable and easily situated archaeological sites.
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An elegant dining-room with night home entertainment. Gown up a few of the spaces like a museum of sorts for visitors to get a concept of the history of Canada and our past and present politicians.
Ken Robson, Orléans
Chrétien, Harper have a great concept
A couple of years earlier, we took visitors from the United States on a trip of the “short-lived” House of Commons. Later on, our good friends stated, “The truth that you have actually constructed such a gorgeous short-lived chamber reveals the regard you have for your Parliament.” Now it is time for us to reveal that regard for the prime minister and offer him/her a home to reside in and work from that makes all of us proud.
Yes, there will be push-back: great deals of grumbling about investing cash on a “expensive home” when numerous are having a hard time to discover good real estate, however the proposition by previous prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Stephen Harper to lead a fund-raising effort not just reveals that we can interact throughout celebrations (which is quite uncommon nowadays), however likewise that the needed work can be done by contribution and not through tax dollars.
We will contribute!
Glen and Vicki Robinson, Ottawa
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When once again, the NCC stalls on repair work
Carleton Prof. Peter Coffman mentions “it’s one of the most historical and crucial heritage structures, not simply in Ottawa, however in the entire nation.” I believe nearly every taxpayer in Canada feels the exact same. Coffman likewise states, “I can’t consider another nation on the planet that would have enabled this to occur to their main home.”
It’s not Canadians who have actually permitted this to take place. It’s as soon as again the NCC bungling and stalling (see: LeBreton Flats). The NCC has actually tossed a wrench into the equipments by putting an absolutely impractical dollar figure on the repair work for 24 Sussex Drive.
It’s a fantastic concept for 2 previous prime ministers to attempt to get this moving however I do not believe it must be absolutely charitable cash. I believe the taxpayers need to be at least matching the cash; after all, this is our main house.
D.J. Phillips, Gloucester
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Images expose that 24 Sussex has actually been gutted inside
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Deachman: Ideas aplenty from readers about what to do with 24 Sussex
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