| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Canadian Light Source (CLS) will benefit from the construction of two new research facilities that will further Canada's reputation as a world leader in synchrotron technology.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, along with Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Kevin Falcon and Community Development Minister Kevin Krueger, announced an investment of over $110 million for 41 infrastructure projects to help smaller communities throughout British Columbia meet their pressing infrastructure needs, help stimulate the economy and support continued economic growth.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and The Honourable Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan Minister of Enterprise and Innovation, today signed a new Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) that will support long-term economic growth and competitiveness in Saskatchewan.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and Honourable Ida Chong, B.C. Minister of Technology, Trade and Economic Development, today signed a new Canada-British Columbia Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) that will support long-term economic growth and competitiveness in British Columbia.
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Today, Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding of $31,555 towards the Sounds of Light Multicultural Society to support a new youth work experience program and affordable housing initiative. Funding is provided under the Community Economic Diversification Initiative (CEDI), a component of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program, through Western Economic Diversification Canada.
| 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 $3-million federal government investment, through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), towards Community Futures British Columbia to deliver a coordinated approach for projects that are a priority for rural communities in British Columbia.
| 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, announced a federal government investment of $249,000 towards the Okanagan Indian Band to begin developing a local industrial park. Funding is provided under the Community Economic Diversification Initiative (CEDI), a component of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced funding of $31,555 towards the Sounds of Light Multicultural Society to support a new youth work experience program and affordable housing initiative. Funding is provided under the Community Economic Diversification Initiative (CEDI), a component of the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program, through Western Economic Diversification Canada.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
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 $3-million federal government investment, through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD), towards Community Futures British Columbia to deliver a coordinated approach for projects that are a priority for rural communities in British Columbia.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Regional Minister for southern Alberta, on behalf of Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced today federal funding of $4 million towards a new state-art applied research centre at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT Polytechnic). The funding will help businesses in Alberta's energy, manufacturing and construction industries test and develop innovative technologies and products.
