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Thank you Prime Minister Carney. Finally we have a politician courageous enough to address the deterioration of 24 Sussex Drive, which has been an embarrassment to the country for over a decade. And at no cost to the taxpayer - brilliant! Meanwhile the opposition leader who enjoys the comfort and perks of Stornaway, continues his childish attacks on our leader. Shame, shame.... More importantly, the jury for the design-build submissions will be chaired by renowned Canadian architect Moshe Safdie. This is a win-win, something the whole country can, and should be very proud of. Bravo. Read...