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OTTAWA — The federal government spent millions of dollars renovating buildings at several military bases in case they were needed to house Syrian refugees, but none of the newcomers have had to use the facilities.

New information quietly tabled in Parliament last week shows the federal government spent more than $6 million and moved hundreds of personnel at six military bases in Ontario and Quebec in preparation for the influx of refugees that arrived in Canada between November and February.

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Several buildings were renovated and winterized, making them ready to serve as interim housing for as many as 6,159 Syrian refugees. However, the more than 25,000 refugees that arrived have all found other accommodations.

The improvements on the bases included new furnaces, security cameras, kitchen and washroom upgrades, the restoration of running water and many other renovations. Some of the upgrades were planned previously, but were expedited to help with refugee resettlement.