| Western Economic Diversification Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is committed to building Canada as a global centre of innovation; one that focuses on strengthening the middle class by creating jobs, driving growth across all industries and improving the lives of all Canadians. To this end, it is providing $3.34 million to Vendasta Technologies Inc. to advance digital marketing technology.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to attend an important event with Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, as part of the Government of Canada's celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, on behalf of The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, will make an announcement demonstrating the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting the growth of innovative businesses in Western Canada.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Sunshine Coast celebrated the announcement of $360,000 in Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program funding to the Gibsons Community Building Society, which will support the development of the new Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre and multi-purpose room space located at the Gibsons Public Market.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, announced $700,000 in funding to Pug Pharm Productions Inc. This investment will help commercialize a new version of the Picnic™ platform which is a highly scalable, cloud-deployed, online loyalty and social engagement engine.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
Members of the media are invited to attend an important event with Pam Goldsmith-Jones, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver – Sunshine Coast – Sea to Sky Country, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, as part of the Government of Canada's celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, will make an announcement regarding the Government of Canada's support in advancing western business interests in the international marketplace.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The unique CX-6 SMART Seeder, an advanced no-till seeding system, will be further developed and commercialized with assistance from the Government of Canada's investment of $425,000. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, made the announcement today.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Governments of Canada and Alberta will invest a combined $3 million in Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) to develop an international investment attraction program to encourage companies to locate and grow their businesses in the Edmonton region.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
FLYHT Aerospace Solutions will receive $2.35 million to commercialize satellite technology that will real-time monitor aircraft and its maintenance requirements.
