The sluggish process for selling spare federal buildings is trying the patience of politicians and developers hoping to transform them into desperately needed housing in Ottawa. The Jackson Building, right, at the intersection of Bank and Slater streets in downtown Ottawa last week. "The sooner the better, obviously, for downtown Ottawa," he said. Naqvi said it will become clearer in the latter stages of the disposal process. Ariel Troster says it could be an expensive proposition to convert former federal properties.
