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By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation Housing Minister Will Goodon wants to build housing units in the Brandon area during the next two years \u2014 and one of his aims is to help meet the MMF\u2019s economic reconciliation goals. The MMF has been exploring properties in the area and speaking with developers as it looks to invest, Goodon told the Sun on Thursday following his keynote speech at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Goodon\u2019s speech focused on integrating M\u00e9tis people into the local economy. \u201cThat\u2019s what this economic reconciliation is all about. We need to work together,\u201d Goodon said. \u201cWe need to have those continued partnerships, not just one-offs.\u201d The minister said he is aiming for roughly between 30 and 40 housing units… <\/p>\n

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By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun Manitoba M\u00e9tis Federation Housing Minister Will Goodon wants to build housing units in the Brandon area during the next two years \u2014 and one of his aims is to help meet the MMF\u2019s economic reconciliation goals. The MMF has been exploring properties in the area and speaking with developers as it looks to invest, Goodon told the Sun on Thursday following his keynote speech at the Brandon Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Goodon\u2019s speech focused on integrating M\u00e9tis people into the local economy. \u201cThat\u2019s what this economic reconciliation is all about. We need to work together,\u201d Goodon said. \u201cWe need to have those continued partnerships, not just one-offs.\u201d The minister said he is aiming for roughly between 30 and 40 housing units... <\/p>\n

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