![]() ![]() ![]() Diefenbaker was proud of his spendthrift ways. Handout / National Capital Commissionīut ignoring repairs and spending the bare minimum on 24 Sussex is by no means unique to Harper. The mansion is more than a fixer-upper: the 34-room, 147-year old house had a long-list of problems according to the auditor general’s report: out-of-date plumbing and electrical systems, cracked and loose windows, poor heating and air-conditioning and no fire sprinklers.Ĭritics suggest Harper refused to leave 24 Sussex since a big, taxpayer-funded renovation bill would look bad for a party famous for its tough stance on government spending. Unless the prime minister is handy with the spackle knife, it’s likely the estimate has risen with inflation and any further deterioration. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt. ![]()
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