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flag Canada invests $3.7B in 6,000 military homes to fix housing issues and boost recruitment.

flag The Canadian government announced a $3.7 billion investment on February 24, 2026, to build 6,000 new military housing units across 25 communities, expanding on 800 already under construction. flag Defence Minister David McGuinty said the project aims to address long-standing housing issues like unsafe drinking water, broken plumbing, and structural damage reported by the auditor general, while supporting military readiness and recruitment, which has risen 13% in eight months. flag Major allocations include 500 units at CFB Gagetown, 900 at Kingston, and over 1,000 each at Valcartier, Petawawa, and Edmonton. flag While officials emphasize improved living conditions and quality of life, critics question delivery timelines and highlight a 2023–2024 waitlist of over 6,700 service members. flag The project will take several years, with no specific completion dates provided.

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