Major-General George R. Pearkes Building

The Major-General George R. Pearkes Building, located at 101 Colonel By Drive in downtown Ottawa, serves as the primary base for Canada's National Defence Headquarters. Constructed between 1969 and 1974, it was originally intended for the Department of Transport but was repurposed for military use. The building features Brutalist architecture and is named after Major-General George R. Pearkes. It houses senior defence and military staff, along with various officials involved in procurement, policy, and intelligence. The building has undergone significant renovations and is part of a larger redevelopment plan for the area, with future relocations of personnel expected as part of ongoing modernization efforts.