The Manitoba government is looking at ways to turn derelict buildings into new housing.
Expropriating buildings from problem landlords — and fixing them up — would help the NDP government meet its target of eliminating chronic homelessness within eight years, Premier Wab Kinew said in a year-end interview.
"Cities and municipalities do have expropriation powers … but if there's more that's required, we're open to that," Kinew said.
Addressing vacant and derelict properties would also reduce the risk of fires and improve neighbourhoods
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