The Valour Building, formerly La Promenade Building, is an

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owned by the Canadian department of Public Works and Government Services. Built in 1972, the 12-storey building is located at 151

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of Parliament. Afterwards, La Promenade was renovated and became permanent offices again. In 2014 the name of the building was changed to the Valour Building to honour individuals who had been awarded the

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during the Afghanistan conflict.

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