2 ConEd Learning Hours
8:30 am - 10:30 am

To attend this session, registrants must meet in the Conference Lounge: Provinces & Confederation I Kreitmaker Experiential Learning Dispatch Hub + Foyer of the Westin Ottawa Hotel

The Senate of Canada’s permanent home is Parliament's Centre Block, but while it undergoes rehabilitation, the Upper Chamber operates from the Senate of Canada Building on Rideau Street, just steps from Parliament Hill. Originally built in 1912 as Ottawa’s central train station, this historic landmark has been extensively restored and repurposed as a temporary home for the Senate since February 2019.

Led by experts from the Long Term Vision & Plan and Heritage & Curatorial Services teams of the Senate’s Property and Services Directorate, this Experiential Learning session takes you through the building, which was the winner of the OAA’s 2020 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Design Excellence in Architecture.

Important information: Security screening is required upon arrival—government photo identification (health card, driver’s licence, passport, provincial ID card, etc.) must be presented at check-in. This session is Level 2 (Lightly Active). Dress for weather conditions and wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Consider bringing a refillable water bottle and your camera.

Please note: Participants will gather and depart from the Kreitmaker Experiential Learning Dispatch Hub located in the Conference Lounge.

Learning Objectives
1. Explore the historical significance of the Senate of Canada Building, from its origins as a train station to its role as the Senate’s temporary home.
2. Understand the architectural rehabilitation process, including the challenges of adapting a heritage building for modern use while preserving its historical integrity.
3. Recognize how the Senate’s art and heritage collection reflects Canadian identity and the work that senators do.
4. Gain insight into the Senate of Canada Building’s role in broader rehabilitation efforts under the long-term vision and plan.

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