| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Western Canada's growing information technology sector got a boost today with an important investment in TRLabs, Canada's largest and most successful not-profit information and communications technology research and development consortium.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Western Canada's growing information technology sector got a boost today with an important investment in TRLabs, Canada's largest and most successful not-profit information and communications technology research and development consortium.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Two municipalities in Manitoba's interlake region will benefit from a green infrastructure project jointly announced today by the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. Funding for this project through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) exceeds $2.7 million.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Training and mentorship initiatives for inner city residents are receiving $851,090 from the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement (WPA) through 10 projects that focus on community renewal and neighbourhood revitalization.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The City of Saskatoon will receive more than $3.2 million from the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) to upgrade a portion of its wastewater treatment plant located in the city's north end.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Brian Fitzpatrick, Member of Parliament for Prince Albert, on behalf of Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Western Economic Diversification, today announced a $133,500 contribution to Forintek Canada Corp. so that it can provide value-added advice and service to Saskatchewan's wood product manufacturers.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Research in life sciences and renewable ocean energy at the University of British Columbia received a boost today with an investment of over $821,923 from Western Economic Diversification Canada.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Manitoba's wood-manufacturing industry will soon have access to a specialist who will help firms overcome technical challenges, as well as provide information and programs to help develop the industry. The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is contributing $75,000 towards a wood-finishing specialist position.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Canada's New Government is investing $1.52 million toward three projects that will strengthen Canada's trade ties with Asia, provide useful information to exporters and support entrepreneurs. These projects complement the federal government's $591 million Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) announced earlier this month.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Applications for funding under the Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) are now being sought, following the official launch of the new joint federal-provincial program.
