| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Small and medium sized businesses in BC’s technology sector have not experienced an economic crisis like the one brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the broader BC business community, they need support to pivot their business and access the resources needed to maintain operations.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | media advisories
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, MP for Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, will provide details on funding to support businesses of all sizes in Western Canada, promoting economic growth and protecting good jobs for western Canadians.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, official languages minority communities (OLMCs) have experienced revenue reductions and financial hardship. With Western Canada’s economy reopening, businesses need assistance to help rebuild their revenues and support new re-opening expenditures.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Canadian women entrepreneurs are contributing to the economic success of our communities. At the same time, they have unique and systemic hurdles to overcome when starting and growing a business, and have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Vancouver Aquarium is an iconic attraction, both for residents of the Lower Mainland and for the many tourists that visit the aquarium annually. The reduction in visitors and the related drop in revenue not only resulted in staff layoffs but also meant that even providing food and other necessities for the aquarium’s resident marine animals was threatened.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | backgrounders
Fish and seafood processors play a vital role in the resilience of Canada’s food system and economy. They are at the heart of their communities, creating local jobs and buying products from Canadian fish and aquaculture harvesters.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Fish and seafood processors play a vital role in the resilience of Canada’s food system and economy. They are at the heart of their communities, creating local jobs and buying products from Canadian fish and aquaculture harvesters.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Tourism showcases Canada’s landscapes, culture and experiences to the world. This vibrant industry is a significant economic driver and the source of pride and local jobs for many communities, but is also one that is most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | backgrounders
Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is intensifying its efforts to support the recovery and growth of this strategic sector of the western Canadian economy.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of our economy. They play a key role in the well-being of communities across the country, as a source of local jobs and pride. That is why the Government of Canada has implemented a series of concrete and tangible measures to help them retain their employees, pay rent, and access capital to pay their bills.
