| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Jay Hill, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced a Government of Canada investment to increase economic opportunities in northern British Columbia's air cargo industry.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
A University of Victoria program will be able to meet the growing demand for assistive technology equipment for persons with disabilities, thanks to federal funding announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, Dick Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo - Prince George, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding for the Cariboo region to stimulate and grow the local economy.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan - Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced a federal investment towards the Neskonlith Indian Band to begin construction on a local industrial park.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced a federal investment to the Okanagan Research & Innovation Centre (ORIC) to expand to Kelowna and further strengthen services available for small business in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade, Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway and Member of Parliament for Okanagan - Coquihalla, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal support to assess economic opportunities and help build a stronger future for the Okanagan-Similkameen region.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Doug Horner, Minister of Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, today signed a new Canada-Alberta Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) that will support long-term economic growth and competitiveness in Alberta.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
University of Manitoba researchers and students will benefit from a new High Performance Computing facility thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD).
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, today announced federal support to assist the NextSteps Enterprise West Society in its efforts to help Canadian industries improve their competitive advantage.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Residents of the Village of Viscount will benefit from joint federal and provincial funding to upgrade the technology and increase the capacity of their water treatment plant, announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Member of Parliament for Blackstrap. The project will enhance local facilities and create local jobs, at a time when the need for economic stimulus is greatest.
