The Parliamentary Precinct: The Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct - Annual Report 2019 to 2020
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The Parliamentary Precinct Campus
The Parliamentary Precinct Campus encompasses all lands south of the Ottawa River and north of Wellington Street from the Rideau Canal to Kent Street, and all lands north of Sparks Street and south of Wellington Street from Elgin Street to Bank Street. Buildings outside this boundary include the Senate of Canada Building, located at 2 Rideau Street, and the committee rooms at 1 Rideau Street.
Parliamentary Precinct Campus boundaries
Image description of Parliamentary Precinct boundaries
Map indicating the boundary of the Parliamentary Precinct. The precinct is made up of all lands south of the Ottawa River and north of Wellington Street between the Rideau Canal and Kent Street. That area contains the Centre, East and West Blocks as well as the Justice and Confederation buildings.
The precinct also includes all lands north of Sparks Street and south of Wellington Street between Elgin Street and Bank Street. These are known as Blocks 1, 2 and 3.
Additionally, the precinct includes the Rideau Committee Rooms at 1 Wellington Street and the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau Street.
The precinct is currently comprised of 35 Crown-owned buildings, of which 28 are designated federal heritage properties. The focal point of the precinct is the Parliamentary Triad (West Block, Centre Block, and East Block). Other properties within the precinct are to the south, east, and west of the Triad and include several leased holdings and special purpose facilities (including some properties outside of the Parliamentary Precinct Campus) that provide support functions for Parliament.
Parliamentary partners
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) provides office space for and serves the Parliamentary partners (Senate of Canada, House of Commons, Library of Parliament, and Parliamentary Protective Service), as well as the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council.
The Long Term Vision and Plan
Originally developed in 2001 and updated in 2006, the Long Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) is a multi-year program to restore and modernize Canada’s Parliamentary Precinct by:
- Addressing the deteriorated state of Canada’s Parliament Buildings
- Modernizing accommodations to meet the needs of a 21st-century Parliament, while preserving the historic character of the buildings
- Creating a safe and secure workplace for parliamentarians, while ensuring that Parliament remains open and accessible to visitors
The LTVP functions through rolling programs of work with shorter-term implementation objectives in order to build upon lessons learned and mitigate risks within the longer-term vision. By setting out clear objectives and priorities, providing detailed planning and design guidance, and establishing a practical framework for implementation, the LTVP is a flexible strategy to modernize the Parliamentary Precinct to meet the needs of a modern Parliament. The LTVP is regularly updated to reflect emerging needs and priorities and is currently under review to shift towards an integrated and connected parliamentary campus for a modern Parliament.
PSPC responsibly delivers the LTVP in order to best provide value for Canadians. With a stringent risk management framework and strong oversight, PSPC ensures that the potential pitfalls of such a large and complex program are appropriately mitigated (Appendix A).
Long Term Vision and Plan programs of work
To deliver the complex and multifaceted LTVP, work is managed through 5 coordinated and interdependent programs:
- Major Capital Program (MCP) manages the rehabilitation and new construction projects, which includes the construction and fit-up of all buildings in the precinct for interim and permanent accommodations
- Recapitalization Program (RECAP) addresses initiatives in buildings that are occupied and operational but have not yet been fully rehabilitated
- These projects are designed to preserve and extend the life of buildings, stop or reduce ongoing deterioration, respond to urgent building repair requirements, address health and safety issues, and reduce the cost and complexity of future work
- Building Components and Connectivity (BCC) Program consists of the modernization of campus-wide communication and information technology
- Planning Program involves the development of strategic master plans, implementation plans, and enabling studies to guide investment decisions and the prioritization of future projects
- Security Infrastructure Program delivers protective measures in the precinct
Long Term Vision and Plan benefits
PSPC ensures that Universal Accessibility considerations are taken into account in the development of all buildings and grounds in the Parliamentary Precinct providing equitable access for all visitors, staff and Parliamentarians. Look for this symbol throughout the report to learn more about Universal Accessibility features in the Parliamentary Precinct.
In meeting the needs of a 21st century Parliament, PSPC is committed to becoming a model for sustainability within the precinct campus. Look for this symbol throughout the report to learn more about sustainability features in the Parliamentary Precinct.
PSPC is leveraging the LTVP to promote the participation of Indigenous peoples in the Parliamentary Precinct. Look for this symbol throughout the report to learn more about Indigenous engagement.
PSPC offers many opportunities to Canadians of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and perspectives to contribute to Canada’s heritage through the historic projects that the LTVP delivers. PSPC works with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to include provisions in 100% of its contracts for major projects that encourage companies and sub-companies to demonstrate reasonable progress toward a fair representation of the Canadian population in its work on Parliament Hill (like youth, Indigenous peoples and women). Look for this symbol throughout the report to learn more about how the LTVP provides job opportunities for Canadians.
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