Federal government turning several of its Ottawa properties into new homes

A giant Canadian flag hangs on the side of a government office building in downtown Ottawa, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

By Anil Jhalli

Posted Nov 7, 2023 12:54:31 PM.

Last Updated Nov 7, 2023 12:54:36 PM.

The federal government revealed that it is transforming some its properties across Ottawa into over 1,600 new homes.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos and President of the Treasury Board Anita Anand said in an announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 7 that government buildings in Ottawa will be used for 307 homes at Wateridge Village, 600 homes at Carling Avenue, and 710 homes on Booth Street, including 221 affordable homes.

A total of six surplus federal properties will be developed into more than 2,800 new homes in Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and St. John’s.

The feds said the Crown corporation is on-track to support the construction of more than 29,200 homes across Canada over the next six years.

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