Sunday, February 9, 2020

The map is part of a June 2012 Report of the Auditor General of Canada. (PWGSC.) "The Parliamentary Precinct consists of all Crown-owned buildings occupied by the House of Commons, the Senate, and the Library of Parliament. Current and planned jurisdiction areas of the House of Commons Parliamentary Precinct area are highlighted on the map."

A photograph I took of Princess Diana on Parliament Hill, June 20, 1983. The former Langevin Block can be seen in the background.

Public Services and Procurement is now planning to redevelop property directly across the street from Parliament Hill.
The Americans would never call Lafayette Park a prime piece of real estate, and they would never permit the construction of condominiums on the land. Lafayette Park is directly across the street from the White House in Washington, D.C. My family and I visited the site when we lived in Richmond, Virginia during the early 1960's.
     How disrespectful, for the government of Canada to launch an international design competition for Wellington Street and the Sparks Street Mall. Several buildings are facing demolition. When federal buildings are privatized they lose all heritage designation and protection. Canada's Maple Leaf Flag and Coat of Arms are stripped from the facade.









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