| Western Economic Diversification Canada | backgrounders
Funding to support tourism, one of the sectors most impacted by COVID-19 health and safety restrictions, was announced for B.C. today.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Western Economic Diversification Canada will deliver on landmark investments from Budget 2021 to help western Canadian businesses grow and succeed.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister respsonsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada met with economic development leaders from Burnaby and the Tri-Cities area to discuss the new British Columbia-focused regional development agency investment from Budget 2021.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, will discuss the federal government’s support for businesses and entrepreneurs through Budget 2021, including the creation of a new regional development agency dedicated to British Columbia.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The agriculture and agri-foods sectors support quality jobs for Canadians and are of vital importance to the Canadian economy. That is why today, the Honourable Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies, announced more than $2.94 million to help Alberta-based BioNeutra to double its manufacturing capacity and better compete in global markets.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
A one-year extension to the BC Bus North service was announced today, meaning people who live and work in northern British Columbia can continue to rely on inter-city bus service. This service has become a crucial lifeline in the region as other transportation options have been limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
WD funding is helping keep workers safe and food fresh in 13 of Western Canada's freshwater fisheries.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
WD funding is helping keep workers safe and food fresh in fish and seafood processing companies throughout British Columbia.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada is announcing support to the recovery and growth of women-led businesses across the Prairies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is announcing support to the recovery and growth of women-led businesses across the Prairies amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
