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Building the Future - House of Commons Requirements for the Parliamentary Precinct

 


Building the Future provides the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada with House of Commons requirements for planning and implementing the long-term renovation and development of the Parliamentary Precinct.

 


Table of Contents

Preface
Foreword
Executive Summary

The Foundation

A. Historical Considerations
B. Current and Future Considerations
C. Guiding Principles

Requirements for Members' Lines of Business

Chamber
Committee
Caucus
Constituency

Requirements for Administration and Precinct-wide Support Services

Administration and Support Services
Information Technology
Security
Circulation
The Press Gallery
The Visiting Public

Requirements for Implementation

A. A Management Model
B. Use of Buildings
C. Renovation Priorities

Looking Ahead: Leaving a Legacy

Appendix A: Past Planning Reports

Appendix B: Bibliography

Photo Credits