National Capital Commission

A look at the old photographs, hand-written notes, decorated wreaths and classroom art projects left at Ottawa’s National War Memorial

The PM’s abode is as useless as it is derivative. And Canadians deserve better.

In conversation with urban design guru Larry Beasley on the lessons we can learn from Ottawa’s plans for the victims of communism memorial

The NCC is revising the design of a controversial monument. John Geddes explains why it’s unlikely to sway those who find the idea unthinkable

Expert opposition seems to be growing

Repairs to the Prime Minister’s official residence come down to politics, not faulty plumbing

John Geddes explains why Canadians ought to be wary of plans for the slope by East Block

Rent increase forces ‘the Gucci of booksellers’ to shutter is Sussex Drive shop

Say what you want about Stalin; he had an efficient decision process. There was that murderous
regime, though.