‘By all means renovate 24 Sussex to provide a suitable home for the Prime Minister, but let’s not turn it into … the White House.’ Letters to the editor for May 19
The article discusses various opinions on the renovation of 24 Sussex, the Prime Minister's residence. Some letters express concerns about the qualifications of negotiators and the environmental impact of new data centers. Others advocate for a restoration that honors the building's heritage while modernizing its facilities.
- ▪The renovation of 24 Sussex is seen as an opportunity to celebrate its historic architecture.
- ▪Concerns have been raised about the qualifications of Janice Charette as a negotiator due to her ties with the Business Council of Canada.
- ▪There is a call for new data centers to prioritize green energy to mitigate environmental impacts.
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Open this photo in gallery:Trucks cross the Blue Water Bridge between Port Huron, Mich., and Sarnia, Ont. amid ongoing trade and tariff uncertainty in December, 2025.Emily Elconin/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountTake the leadRe “The U.S. is waging a great economic war. Is Canada paying attention?” (Report on Business, May 13): There is bizarrely a swipe at the appointment of Janice Charette as Canada’s negotiator because she has advised the Business Council of Canada, which made a harmonization proposal with which the contributor disagrees. First, negotiators are guided by a mandate from cabinet.
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