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East Block

East Block Houses: Office of Sir John A. MacDonald Office of Sir John A. MacDonald Office of the Governor General Office of the Governor General Office of George Etienne Cartier Office of George Etienne Cartier The Assistant Clerk’s Office The Assistant Clerk’s Office Privy Council Chamber Privy Council Chamber

The East Block Today, the East Block contains many senators' offices, as well as some rooms re-created in the style of the early years of Confederation. Today, the East Block contains many senators' offices, as well as some rooms re-created in the style of the early years of Confederation. The main section went up in the mid-1800s. The main section went up in the mid-1800s. In 1910, a wing was added to the rear. In 1910, a wing was added to the rear. Each of the rooms in the East Block was designed and decorated to reflect the stature of its occupant. Each of the rooms in the East Block was designed and decorated to reflect the stature of its occupant.

Office of Sir John A. MacDonald Modeled after Sir John A. Macdonald's office from , and again from Modeled after Sir John A. Macdonald's office from , and again from The furnishings and fittings of Macdonald's office show us what a modern executive's chambers would be like in The furnishings and fittings of Macdonald's office show us what a modern executive's chambers would be like in 1872.

Office of Sir John A. MacDonald

Office of the Governor General When the East Block was designed in 1859, the role of the Governor General was very different than it is today. The Governor was the representative of the Imperial Government of Britain, and was actively involved in affairs of state. When the East Block was designed in 1859, the role of the Governor General was very different than it is today. The Governor was the representative of the Imperial Government of Britain, and was actively involved in affairs of state.

Office of the Governor General

Office of George Etienne Cartier In 1872, George Etienne Cartier was the Minister of Militia and Defence. In 1872, George Etienne Cartier was the Minister of Militia and Defence. The colours and furnishings of this office reflect the tastes of the mid-Victorian era. The colours and furnishings of this office reflect the tastes of the mid-Victorian era.

Office of George Etienne Cartier

The Assistant Clerk's Office The Assistant Clerk's office is a good example of the less elaborate quarters provided for the lower ranks of the civil service. The Assistant Clerk's office is a good example of the less elaborate quarters provided for the lower ranks of the civil service. This office was used by the Assistant Clerk of the Privy Council. This office was used by the Assistant Clerk of the Privy Council.

The Assistant Clerk's Office

Privy Council Chamber This chamber was where Cabinet met to make decisions that would shape the course of Canadian history. This chamber was where Cabinet met to make decisions that would shape the course of Canadian history. For most of that time, no records were kept. For most of that time, no records were kept. Many items still in the chamber have been there since 1866! Many items still in the chamber have been there since 1866!

Privy Council Chamber

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