this isn't a ballot issue, and i won't be reacting to it further, but i'll state the obvious.

i've seen two articles now suggest that the cost of building a new structure would not be much more than the cost of repairing it. the cost of repairing it is around $35 million. it's then suggested that he might as well rebuild, because harper fucked the thing up.

i have a better idea: build the prime minister a $1 million house, and spend the other $39 million on subsidized housing.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-welcome-to-24-sussex-dr-official-home-of-petty-politics/