Key decisions: Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs—February 27, 2020
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The restoration and modernization of the Parliamentary Precinct is a recognized success guided by a Long Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) on which significant progress is being made. While completed projects have focussed mainly on individual institutions (such as, West Block for the House of Commons; Senate of Canada Building for the Senate), the current and forthcoming program work involves consensus amongst all partners. The continued success of the LTVP rests on creating a common forum for decision-making.
The following are the key decisions required within a 12-month timeframe for the Centre Block and phase 2 of the Visitor Welcome Centre. These critical path decisions are related to the use of Centre Block by parliamentarians and are required to continue advancing design work. Options on the decision points outlined below have been developed to support decision making. In addition, models incorporating the below options have been developed to illustrate how the different elements can fit together.
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Topic |
Decisions required |
Timing |
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House of Commons Chamber |
Whether to increase the size of the chamber to accommodate growth of members of parliament (MPs) over time and parliamentary requirements, or to modernize the chamber within its existing footprint and adjust the way the chamber functions. Related decisions are required on the size and configuration and functionality of the lobbies as well as the seating capacity in the gallery. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Courtyards |
Whether to infill the courtyards to provide additional space for parliamentary functions (for example, parliamentary offices). |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Committee / Caucus and multi-purpose rooms |
Decision required on the number, size and location of these facilities that serve the House of Commons and Senate. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Parliamentary offices |
Decision required on the overall number, location and standards for offices for both the House of Commons and the Senate. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Impacts to Base Building Design |
Members requirements for areas/services that impact base building areas such as washrooms, showers, smudging space, doors, wayfinding and signage. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council |
Decision required on where to locate space for the Office of the Prime Minister and the Privy Council. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Ceremonial Experience |
Decision on functional requirements for areas of parliamentary tradition, ceremonial and historical significance:
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Summer 2020 to spring 2021 |
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Members support services |
Members requirements for support services such as:
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Spring 2020 |
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Other elements key to parliamentary operations |
Decisions required on elements that will affect how the restored and modernized Centre Block will operate, including:
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Spring 2020 |
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Sustainability |
Decision required on sustainability objectives/targets and initiatives. |
Spring 2020 |
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Members Shared Spaces |
Member’s functional requirements for:
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Fall 2020 |
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Final schematic design |
Endorsement of the final design. |
Fall 2020 |
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Topic |
Decisions required |
Timing |
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Core functionality |
Decision required on the core functions of the Visitor Welcome Centre—whether its core function is only a secure entry point for the public and business visitors to the West, East and Centre Block, or whether it is also to provide visitor services and experience (for example, Library of Parliament’s Visitor Experience Program) or to also provide additional space for core parliamentary functions (for example, committee rooms). |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Size |
Decision required on the size of phase 2 of the Visitor Welcome Centre. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Entrance |
As the secure entry point for the parliamentary triad for the public and business visitors, whether to have 1 main new point of entry or multiple new points of entry. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Security |
Decision on security requirements. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
The following are decisions required to determine how to manage the visual impact of the Centre Block and Visitor Welcome Centre projects.
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Topic |
Decisions required |
Timing |
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Interpretive panels on Centre Block construction site fencing |
Decision required on the design and information of interpretive panels to be installed on the construction fencing. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Tarps |
Decision required on whether to use traditional white tarping to cover the Centre Block faced or to use a printed tarp (trompe l’oeil) to replicate the Centre Block’s façade. |
Fall 2020 |
There are also several key decision required to support the planning and delivery of future projects, namely those targeted at transforming the precinct into an integrated campus.
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Topic |
Decisions required |
Timing |
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Block 2 |
Decision required on whether and how parliamentarians will participate in the jury for the international design competition including the endorsement of the architectural and general jurors. |
Winter/spring 2020 |
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Long Term Vision and Plan update—Public Engagement |
Decision on the public engagement strategy for the update of the Long Term Vision and Plan, including a nation-wide survey. |
Spring 2020 |
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Block 2 |
Decision required on the House of Commons and Senate requirements (for example, committee and multi-purpose rooms, and parliamentary offices) for the block 2 redevelopment. |
Fall 2020 |
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Long Term Vision and Plan update—Campus operations |
Input required on key elements that will affect how the Parliamentary Precinct functions, including:
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Fall 2020 |
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East Block and Confederation Building |
Decision required on the overall strategy for the order and phasing to allow for their restoration and modernization |
Fall 2020 |
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