Canadian Forces Base Trenton is in line for more than 100 residential housing units, part of several projects across the country designed to help meet the housing needs of Canadian Armed Forces members and their families.
This particular acquisition was achieved through an unprecedented, multi-departmental approach that reduced a typical processing time of one-to-two years into just five weeks to complete, resulting in faster access to housing for CAF members.
CFB Esquimalt is one of several locations receiving significant increases in CAF housing-related projects, including the construction and acquisition of several hundred residential housing units by the mid-2030s.
Secretary of State McLean also highlighted the progress being made with other housing initiatives across Canada, including:
- Construction of 36 apartment units in six net-zero-emissions-ready apartment buildings in Edmonton to be ready in spring 2026, the first of their kind in the Government of Canada;
- Completion of two new six-unit buildings late 2026 and the design of an additional 48 residential housing units in Kingston;
- Multi-year construction of 60 residential housing units starting this fall in Valcartier;
- Construction of 48 residential housing units in Borden;
- Start of the design of 48 residential housing units in Halifax; 80 in Petawawa; 72 in Borden and 40 in Gagetown; and
- Reserving 20 completed residential housing units from the private sector and the design of 92 residential housing units to start this fall in Trenton.
These first initiatives were launched in areas identified as having the highest need for military housing.
Over the coming decade, additional locations with Department of National Defence residential housing units will also undergo new construction.
Quotes
“Throughout their careers, Canadian Armed Forces members and their families make countless personal sacrifices to serve their country. It is critical that we provide personnel with living accommodations that improve their quality of life, not impede their ability to do their job. We will continue to commit time, effort, and resources to ensuring personnel and their families are appropriately compensated and provided for in exchange for the work they do in service of Canada.”
The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence
“The acquisition of this new apartment complex in Esquimalt shows the Department’s willingness to think outside the box to support Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel. Today’s update on housing plans for CAF members reflects how much we value those who sacrifice so much to keep us safe.”
The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Secretary of State (Seniors)
“We are accelerating the delivery of the Department of National Defence military housing program and this acquisition will enable us to deliver houses sooner at a moment where they are needed most.”
Paola Zurro, Chief Executive Officer, CFHA
