Feds Open Vacant Federal Building as Emergency Shelter for Homeless

Published on January 28, 2024

The Canadian government has opened a vacant federal building for use as an emergency shelter for those who seek refuge from the cold, according to Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). On Jan. 19, PSPC announced that the federal government had signed an agreement with the City of Ottawa to use the Graham Spry Building, located at 250 Lanark Avenue, as a temporary emergency overnight centre for the homeless, as first covered by Blacklock’s Reporter. No costs were disclosed. The former Health Canada office is one of 10 federally owned buildings identified by PSPC for disposal in the National Capital Region (NCR).  The building, which opened on Jan. 20, “will provide a safe and warm space for up to 45 people at a time” until March 31, the PSPC news release said....

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