| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta today announced an investment of $30.5 million in funding through the Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) for 10 projects aimed at supporting innovation, economic development and sustainability priorities in Alberta.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Nk'Mip Desert and Heritage Centre in Osoyoos will receive nearly $2.5 million in combined federal and provincial funding to help complete the facility.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The governments of Canada, British Columbia and Vancouver today announced that the Vancouver Agreement, an innovative urban development initiative, will be renewed for a second five-year term lasting until March 2010.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
A new aircraft maintenance and aerospace training facility will be built at Kelowna International Airport, thanks to $3 million in combined federal and provincial funding.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Rural communities will benefit from $9.75 million to be directed towards 34 transportation infrastructure projects announced today through the Infrastructure Canada-Alberta Program (ICAP).
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Communities affected by the establishment of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range (PLAWR) in northwest Saskatchewan in 1953 will benefit from a $19.5 million investment by the Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan. The investment, to be spread over five years, will be used for regional economic development initiatives.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
In recognition of the important role young people can play in strengthening the B.C. economy, Western Economic Diversification Canada is providing $167,721 for four initiatives that will develop and train young entrepreneurs in British Columbia.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Prime Minister Paul Martin today announced on behalf of the Government of Canada $24 million over four years to establish the International Vaccine Centre (InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan, which will significantly increase Canada’s preparedness for a major health pandemic. This funding is in addition to $19.2 million already contributed to InterVac by the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport), today announced funding of $400,000 to the Down Syndrome Research Foundation for its new $2.8 million brain-research facility.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Stephen Owen, Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport), today announced a partnership with Capilano College to develop a new oil spill management training program to increase B.C.'s expertise and knowledge when responding to hazardous oil spills.
