Politics · Canada · 1 hr ago
24 Sussex renovation fund reaches $5.7 million, or 11% of its goal
The Rideau Hall Foundation says more than 4,000 donors have given $5.7 million to renovate 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa.
That is 11.4 per cent of the $50-million fundraising goal set in June.
The 35-room house was home to nine Canadian prime ministers from 1951 to 2015, but has been vacant since Justin Trudeau became prime minister.
Its poor condition kept Trudeau from moving in, and Mark Carney now lives at Rideau Cottage on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
Carney’s plan is to renovate and reopen the residence, with the federal government covering security costs.
The foundation has formed a council to build support, while firms are being invited to submit renovation ideas; a winning design is expected by Canada Day 2027.
The Rideau Hall Foundation says it has raised $5.7 million toward a $50-million renovation target for 24 Sussex Drive.
More than 4,000 donors have contributed, amounting to 11.4 per cent of the goal.
The target was set in June, when Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan to renovate and reopen the residence.
The foundation has launched the Council for 24 Sussex to help mobilize support for the fundraising campaign.
- Who
- The Rideau Hall Foundation is leading the fundraising campaign, with donations from more than 4,000 people.
- What
- The campaign has raised $5.7 million toward a $50-million goal to renovate 24 Sussex Drive.
- When
- The figures and the council launch were announced on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
- Where
- 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, the official residence of Canada’s prime minister.
- Why
- The money is being raised to renovate and reopen the residence. The government will cover security costs.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a plan to renovate and reopen 24 Sussex and set a $50-million fundraising target.
The foundation said donations had increased sevenfold since this point.
The foundation reported $5.7 million raised from more than 4,000 donors and announced the Council for 24 Sussex.
- Fundraising total
- $5.7 million
- Fundraising target
- $50 million
- Share of target raised
- 11.4 per cent
- Donors
- More than 4,000
- Residence
- 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
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What people are saying
We’re very encouraged by the strong momentum behind this campaign and the support we’re seeing from Canadians across the country
A $50 million goal is ambitious, but we believe it is achievable