Canadian Armed Forces officials are attempting to quash a rumour that members of the military and their families are being forced out of barracks to make way for an influx of Syrian refugees.

After letters were sent to various bases in Ontario and Quebec inquiring about available accommodations, CAF offices were flooded with calls from “certain soldiers reacting to rumours they may be relocated,” according to a spokesman.

Evan Koronewski said the the Department of National Defence is exploring various “contingency planning” in anticipation of 25,000 refugees arriving on Canadian shores within the coming months, in keeping with prime minister Justin Trudeau’s pledge.

DND and the CAF “are ready to do everything they can to contribute to a ‘Whole of Government’ effort to assist the Syrian refugees,” according to a statement.

CAF confirmed it is reviewing accommodations available at bases and wings “should the CAF be called upon to provide assistance in that regard.”

The CAF said its intent was to use vacant spaces, and Koronewski confirmed no permanent residents of the barracks will be affected.

Koronewski suggested some temporary residents — such as those being housed at barracks for training — may be relocated, but insisted “it’s all speculation. ... Nothing has been determined or finalized.”

CAF did confirm it is “currently planning on providing interim lodging (for refugees) at bases in Quebec and Ontario as a priority.”

The forces said other bases and locations may be used “if requested” by federal government planners.

There has been some speculation barracks at Petawawa and Uplands would be used as temporary homes for refugees, but no official could confirm that.

Defence spokeswoman Dominique Tessier said some temporary residents at Valcartier in Quebec are being moved to another wing to free up space “for possible refugee accommodation.”

Tessier also said the military is looking at which Ontario bases will require upgrades for the winter months.

CFB Meaford and Borden “are two locations that will require winterization of accommodations and preparation is currently underway,” Tessier said.

— With files from The Canadian Press