Security Concerns Trigger Ban on New Embassies at Sussex Drive

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security concerns trigger ban on new embassies at sussex driveThe federal government has now forbidden acquiring land by foreign diplomatic missions and construction of new embassies on Ottawa’s Sussex Drive in light of serious concerns raised by the RCMP in its assessment that warns of a potential for “violent events” in the high-profile neighborhood. The Sussex drive is currently home to diplomatic missions of several countries including the United States, France, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

The well-known boulevard also homes Rideau Hall, i.e. the residence of the Governor General, along with prime minister’s residence at 24 Sussex. Currently, PM Justin Trudeau and his family are living in a house on the Rideau Hall grounds while federal officials consider badly needed renovations to the traditional address of Canada’s leader. Records unveiled under the Access to Information Act show that Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion was advised of the ban on new embassies in January by Daniel Jean, her deputy minister at the time who is now serving as the national security adviser to the prime minister.

A letter revealed by The Canadian Press shows a memo addressed to Dion by Jean which says that “a recently concluded RCMP security assessment advises against any additional foreign embassies being located along Sussex Drive.” Moreover, the memo unequivocally claims that “as a result, the department will no longer be approving requests by diplomatic missions to acquire land in the affected zone.” Canada requires foreign states to obtain its consent before buying property for use as diplomatic chancery offices or official residences.

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