Government eyes unused public land, derelict buildings for housing

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Government eyes unused public land, derelict buildings for housing

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The federal government is eyeing abandoned, derelict or rundown properties as a way to help address Canada's housing crisis. It's part of the 2024 budget's multibillion-dollar plan to build more homes across the country.

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