Infestation of official residence of Canada's prime minister so severe that walls, attic and basement are filled with carcasses and excrement, says National Capital Commission details in internal documents
OTTAWA — When a lumber baron first built a home for his wife at 24 Sussex Drive, he described it as a place of peace. Now, it has become a place of rodents.
The rodent problem is a health hazard, but it cannot be addressed until issues with the building's exterior walls, foundation, roof and windows are fixed, the agency said. The agency also raised concerns following a garden party last year on the grounds of 24 Sussex, which was attended by 1,500 people and took place during a tornado warning.
The commission is now focusing its work on decommissioning the residence as it waits for the federal government to make a decision on the future of 24 Sussex Drive, which would cost $37 million to repair. The NCC is legislated to upkeep the grounds, which it views as a "national treasure." A dozen prime ministers lived there between 1951 to 2015, hosting significant events in Canada's history. Famous past guests include Sir Winston Churchill, Queen Elizabeth II and John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
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