Canada’s defence minister says the federal government has more to do to support military members who are struggling to find housing.
A recent email encouraging Canadian Armed Forces members to consider contacting Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing is shedding light on how rising home and rental prices are affecting military personnel.
Defence Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday the government has taken several steps to help address affordability concerns for military members and their families.
The government put in place several measures to give military members more flexibility in their work, including remote work options, Anand said.
She added that the government increased the rates of pay for military members in 2021….