24 Sussex Drive revealed. The high tab for his and his wife's alterations to the building caused political controversy, especially as some of the costs were paid for from the PC Canada Fund, which raised money from individual donations to fund the Progressive Conservative Party. Since the renovation of the house in 1950, very little has been spent on upkeep of 24 Sussex Drive, leaving parts of it worn and outdated, including the heating and cooling systems, wiring, and roofing. On May 6, 2008, the Auditor General had reported that the house is in poor condition and needs about $10 million in repairs
Prime Ministerial Car sound system. The vehicle used to be classed as B7 level but under the new system is classed as VPAM9 and is understood to be capable of withstanding the blast of 15 kg equivalent TNT, and sustained attack by a variety of other armour piercing weapons. The car has a 5.0 litre supercharged petrol engine producing 503 bhp, with a top speed of , and is capable of reaching from stationary in 9.4 seconds, slower than the original due to the substantially greater weight of the vehicle. Prime Ministerial Car The Prime Ministerial Car refers to a number of British