| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
A new training and work experience program will help Manitoba's video game creators advance to the next level in the global video games industry. The Winnipeg Partnership Agreement is providing $350,000 towards the 3-year Fortune Cat Games Studio incubator.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
An expansion of the University of Manitoba's Nano-Fabrication Laboratory will give students and researchers access to new technologies and increased commercialization opportunities. The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) is contributing $1.24 million towards the project.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada approved $140,000 in Urban Aboriginal Strategy funding towards the Awo Taan Native Women's Shelter Society's Paediatric Wellness Clinic and the Native Counselling Services of Alberta's Aboriginal Parenting Program.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Martensville Centennial Community Centre opened its doors to the public today, as the last finishing touches were completed.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Visitors from around the world will have the opportunity to learn about Canada's only desert with the opening of the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre. Embedded in beautiful South Okanagan, the new Centre boasts interactive hands-on exhibits, an 80-seat multi-media theatre, a water garden, interpretive programs and on-site tours.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, the Oil and Gas Industry Training Centre of Excellence at the Northern Lights College in Fort St. John received $800,000 under the Western Economic Partnership Agreement. The Centre will create new employment opportunities and assist in training a highly qualified workforce to strengthen British Columbia's oil and gas industry.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
From June 4th to 7th, senior executives from International Financial Institutions (IFI) and large multi-national firms are in Regina to teach Saskatchewan, and Canadian businesses, how to successfully compete for global contracts.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Carol Skelton, Minister of National Revenue and Minister of Western Economic Diversification today announced $34,060 to improve the James Smith Cree First Nation's sports grounds.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) will receive $87,200 from the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan for Value Stream Mapping and Lean Manufacturing training.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will invest $572,826 for six training and economic development projects under the Canada-Saskatchewan Northern Development Agreement (NDA).
