A look at progress on the rehabilitation of Centre Block
We get a look at the progress of the Centre Block Project, approximately halfway through the decade-long rehabilitation of the heart of the Canadian Parliament Buildings.
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Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Workers are seen in the excavation site for the new welcome centre, as construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Workers are seen in the excavation site for the new welcome centre, as construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Workers excavate at the bottom of the East courtyard, as construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Segments of a preserved heritage door are shown during a tour of Parliament Hill's Centre Block project in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Centre Block interior Crews work on the masonry inside Centre Block as part of the Centre Block Project. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Heritage assets that had to remain on site are marked off in the Salon De La Francophonie, as construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Centre Block interior Masonry inside Centre Block is being repaired as part of the Centre Block Project. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Salon francophonie The Salon de la francophonie is one of 50 heritage spaces being restored during the Centre Block Project. The small room was once a smoking room for senators. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block A restored section of wood panelling, below, is contrasted with a panel that has yet to be restored, during a tour of Parliament Hill's Centre Block project in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Centre Block interior Wooden panels are put up around stone columns in Centre Block as masonry is repaired as part of the Centre Block Project. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Centre Block Project Masonry inside Centre Block is being repaired as part of the Centre Block Project. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Centre Block Project A look in the lowest level of the Centre Block Project, where support footings are being installed. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Centre Block Project A look in the lowest level of the Centre Block Project, where support footings are being installed. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Workers are seen in the excavation site for the new welcome centre, as construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Rehabilitation of Parliament Centre Block Workers are seen in the excavation site for the new welcome centre, as construction continues at Parliament Hill's Centre Block in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Welcome Centre A large pit has been dug out in front of Centre Block for a future Welcome Centre. Crews have poured concrete for the lowest basement level. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Centre Block Project Cranes dot the downtown Ottawa skyline as work continues on the Centre Block Project on Parliament Hill. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Centennial Flame The Centennial Flame burns on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, as cranes tower overhead for the Centre Block Project. Nov. 26, 2025
Centre Block Project Cranes and scaffolding are up around Centre Block in Ottawa as work continues on the Centre Block Project. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Centre Block Project A look at the exterior of Centre Block and the large pit for the future Welcome Centre as the Centre Block Project continues. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Welcome Centre A large pit has been dug out in front of Centre Block for a future Welcome Centre. Crews have poured concrete for the lowest basement level. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Peace Tower crane A crane stands next to the Peace Tower in Ottawa. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)
Peace Tower crane A crane stands next to the Peace Tower in Ottawa. Nov. 26, 2025. (Tyler Fleming/CTV News Ottawa)