Not satisfied with his free house, Justin Trudeau plans to use taxpayer’s money to build himself a new mansion comparable to the White House or 10 Downing Street.
According to Trudeau’s federal officials, 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the PM, is “ill-suited to receiving official visitors,” so Trudeau needs a new home that “presents better branding of Canada as a G7 member and world player.”
So far, the National Capital Commission, which serves as property manager for federal buildings, hasn’t drawn up blueprints or the overall costs of Trudeau’s prospective dream home.
Instead, the Commission is writing a list of all the luxurious features it should include, such as increasing the space to 15,550 square feet from 12,000 square feet, 5,353 square feet of which will be used for entertaining up to 125 guests, 3,176 square feet for service areas, and 4,689 square feet for the family’s private use.
According to an email sent to The Star, “Three guest rooms with two ensuites are also included, to accommodate a larger family or family guests or visiting extended family. A powder room is also included for convenience.”
“The area would also include a family room, kitchenette, informal dining area, den for study/homework/computer, multi-purpose room, family office (spouse) mudroom/coat closet and family storage. A recreation room is also included, as is a small drinks/service area near the bedrooms for small service items.”
“Shared spaces, available to host official guests, include the living room, formal dining room and entry foyer.”
It’s unclear if Trudeau will also have an indoor pool and sauna built as his father did.
Trudeau’s pursuit of a new home coincides with Canadians’ plight as they face the most inflated housing prices in Canada’s history, which Trudeau admits is in part due to his flooding the country with nearly half a million immigrants every year, driving up demand as builders struggle to keep up.
At the time of writing, the average home price in Canada is $816,720, up 20 per cent in a single year. Before Trudeau took office, the average home price was $413,000.
