24 Sussex Drive 24 Sussex Drive 24 Sussex Drive, originally called "Gorffwysfa" and usually referred to simply as 24 Sussex, is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, located in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. Built between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, it has been the official home of the Prime Minister of Canada since 1951. It is one of two official residences made available to the prime minister, the Harrington Lake estate in nearby Gatineau Park being the other. The house at 24 Sussex Drive was originally commissioned in 1866 by lumberman and Member of Parliament
Spouse of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom the present Prime Minister is Philip May, the husband of Theresa May. The role of the British prime minister's spouse is not an official office and, as such, they are not given a salary or official duties. Over time the position has evolved and spouses, such as Cherie Blair, have gained public attention through their own independent careers and achievements, as well as attending engagements such as the African First Ladies Summit. Cherie Blair, with Cate Haste, wrote a book about recent prime ministerial spouses, "The Goldfish Bowl: Married to the Prime Minister, 1955–1997", in 2005. There are five living