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Government of Canada supports British Columbia’s clean technology sector

| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases

Today, the Government of Canada announced over $2.2M in funding to ensure Western Canada cleantech businesses and SMEs across all sectors in BC recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding will help seven organizations provide key resources such as resiliency programs and market development initiatives to qualified businesses.


Government of Canada to announce funding support for Western Canada's cleantech sector and small and medium-sized enterprises across BC

| 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 provide details on funding to ensure SMEs across BC have the support needed to build resiliency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and leverage opportunities during economic recovery.


Government of Canada invests in Alberta’s construction industry to help strengthen energy efficiency and green building practices

| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases

WD will invest $3 million to support the Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) establish a network of test buildings where construction and engineering firms can test products under different conditions. WD funding is in addition to $2.8 million from Alberta Innovates, an in-kind contribution from industry, and $165,000 from the SSRIA.


Backgrounder: Relief and recovery funds for western businesses

| Western Economic Diversification Canada | backgrounders

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), announced $154,529,904 to date in support of 2,446 businesses that were not able to access existing Government of Canada COVID-19 relief measures.


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