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B.C.'s premier was unapologetic in chronicling his government's hands-on approach to creating more affordable housing during a speech made to the largest conference for community housing builders in the province.

The province says its commitment of $150 million, which will be matched by the B.C. Parks Foundation, will be used to purchase and protect land from development or industrial activities, such as logging, by designating them as parks or Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas.