The return of Parliament means that the Hill staff who polish the brass had to work nearly twice as hard. Over the summer, railings near the MP entrance to Centre Block is polished and disinfected in the morning and then checked later in the day. With MPs back, the railing are done three to four times daily.
Polishing the brass for Parliament
The return of Parliament means that the Hill staff who polish the brass have to work nearly twice as hard. Over the summer, railings near the MP entrance to Centre Block are polished and disinfected in the morning and then checked later in the day. With MPs back, the railings are done three to four times daily.
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