<P> Stornoway is the name of the official residence of the Leader of the Official Opposition in Canada , and has been used as such since 1950 . It is provided in recognition of the opposition leader 's position . Located at 541 Acacia Avenue in the Rockcliffe Park area of Ottawa , Stornoway has assessed value $4,225,000 ( 2008 ) ( based on this value , which is only approximation of market value , the municipal property taxes are calculated ) and is maintained with $70,000 a year in government funds . The property has been owned and managed by the National Capital Commission since April 1986 . The lot size , with a frontage of 228 feet ( 69 m ) and depth of 225 feet ( 69 m ) , is slightly irregular . </P>
where does the leader of the opposition live
541 Acacia Avenue in the Rockcliffe Park area of Ottawa