"It is the policy of the government to acquire, manage and retain real property only to support the delivery of government programs..." (1989 Treasury Board document, see page 72 of the google book "Managing Government Property Assets: International Experiences" by Olga Kaganov.
Corrections Canada
Canadians will have to pay for a new prison in Kingston, Ontario if the following prisons are "disposed of":
Kingston Pen
Pittsburgh
Joyceville
Warkworth
Regional Treatment Centre
Millhaven
(from: Page 197/255 of "A Roadmap for Strengthening Public Safety."
The new War Museum was built on the LeBreton Flats in Ottawa.
Veteran's Affairs
The original Veteran's Affairs complex on 363 Smyth Road in Ottawa was demolished, and townhouses and executive houses were constructed on the site. The National Defence Medical Centre is now surplus. Another veteran's hospital is now located in Alta Vista.
Library and Archives Canada, Wellington Street Ottawa.
The building is no longer included in the "Federal Directory of Real Property" register. The City of Ottawa and the Government of Canada are planning to build a super library on the grounds of LeBreton Flats.
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| A Via Rail stationette in the town of Smiths Falls, Ontario. |
Natural Resources Canada - Booth Street Complex, Ottawa
The CANMET Laboratory was relocated to the McMaster Innovation Park in Hamilton.
Canada Post
Tunney's Pasture
Canadian Forces Base Downsview, Toronto
The original Denison Armoury was demolished in 2002, and the land was sold to a big box store and condominium developers. Another Denison Armoury was constructed in 2003 for $42 million dollars.
The Ralston Dominion Building, Halifax
The building will be flattened during the spring of 2019. Canada Revenue Agency employees were transferred to the Bayers Lake Business Park, Halifax.
Kapyong Barracks, Winnipeg
CBC article "Air cadets booted from barracks" October 21, 2011.
Griesbach Barracks, Edmonton
"Troops losing housing war: Can't afford to live in Edmonton" by Andrew Hanon, Sun Media June 1, 2007.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The former RCMP Headquarters in Toronto, Ontario were converted into a hotel. 225 Jarvis Street is called the Grand Hotel and Suites. RCMP officers were relocated to London,Ontario.
Dominion Building in Manitoba
1039 Princess Avenue in Brandon is now on the market for $4,100,000 dollars. Five government departments are located in the building---
Employment and Social Development Canada
Correctional Service of Canada
Canada Revenue Agency
Veteran's Affairs Canada
Industry Canada
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| The Manitoba Dominion Building, 1039 Princess Avenue in Brandon is for sale. |


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