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Centre Block’s renovation of a century: inside the plans, possibilities, and priorities of the building’s overhaul

Alongside Centre Block's renovation is final construction of the new, underground Parliamentary Welcome Centre complex, which will serve as the new public route into Parliament Hill.

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT
December 23, 2020

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'Although the project continues to track well, we have been taking on some water on the design side in decision-making,' PSPC's Rob Wright told the BOIE on Oct. 26.

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'Although the project continues to track well, we have been taking on some water on the design side in decision-making,' PSPC's Rob Wright told the BOIE on Oct. 26.

New carvings, smudging space: more details on Centre Block’s renovation

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‘One of the blessings of working on the project has been the ability to … uncover some really interesting things,’ says PSPC’s Kate Westbury.

New carvings, smudging space: more details on Centre Block’s renovation

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‘One of the blessings of working on the project has been the ability to … uncover some really interesting things,’ says PSPC’s Kate Westbury.

Down to bare bones: a look inside the Centre Block construction site

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Closed since the end of 2018, the massive renovation and work on Centre Block is set to continue through to 2031. On June 22, media got a chance to tour the stripped-back hallways of the historic building.

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