Ottawa tarde à rendre des immeubles fédéraux disponibles pour du logement abordable / Le Devoir
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 11:23 am permalink
Federal reports have lambasted Ottawa for its sluggish efforts to convert surplus federal properties into affordable housing. This inaction is seen as a missed opportunity to save money and alleviate housing shortages, with experts urging a swift policy turnaround.
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