Why does the Department of National Defence (DND) provide housing to Canadian Forces (CF) members?
The Government of Canada provides housing to its employees in certain locations where the private market cannot do so, to ensure they have suitable accommodation wherever they are posted. Where the Government has agreed to provide housing, it establishes a shelter charge that is in keeping with what other Canadians in the local market must pay. This policy ensures fair treatment for all employees of the Government of Canada, and it creates a level playing field where individuals are free to choose Crown-controlled or private accommodation. DND applies this policy to CF members.
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