The Conservative government has named a building in honour of the late John G. Diefenbaker.
Bruce Grey Owen Sound MP Larry Miller was on hand Monday for the ceremony.
The former Ottawa City Hall building has been re-named the John G. Diefenbaker building in honour of Canadas 18th Prime Minister.
A plaque and painting that will adorn the building was unveiled during the ceremony by Minister Rona Ambrose and Minister John Baird.
The honour recognizes Prime Minister Diefenbakers influence on Canadian history and his contributions to shaping our country.
John Diefenbaker was born in Neustadt, in southern Grey County.
Diefenbaker was Prime Minister of Canada from June 21, 1957, to April 21, 1963.
During his term, he championed the Canadian Bill of Rights and gave all Aboriginal people the right to vote.
The building at 111 Sussex Drive is located along the National Capital Commissions Ceremonial Route and is in close proximity to the Prime Ministers residence and the Governor Generals residence.
Prime Minister Harper regularly invokes Diefenbaker in speeches, has named a new icebreaker after him, created awards in Dief’s name and made a hefty federal grant to a Diefenbaker research centre in Saskatoon.
