| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), capped off a comprehensive visit to Metro Vancouver on Wednesday.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, dignitaries representing the Government of Canada, City of Vancouver, and local community groups officially reopened Norquay Park in Vancouver, B.C.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, dignitaries representing Metro Vancouver, the City of Surrey and local community groups will officially open the Perimeter Trail, a new five kilometre pathway around Tynehead Regional Park. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the official ceremony beginning at 11:30 a.m.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The federal government is helping to strengthen Alberta's workforce by enhancing training opportunities to develop and improve skills in heavy equipment operation.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada, in collaboration with funding participants, is helping to enhance the business productivity and competitiveness of small- and medium-sized businesses in northern Alberta.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | speeches
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, provided remarks today at the second annual Alberta Defence Industries Symposium and outlined the Government of Canada's continued commitment in fostering the growth of Western Canada's aerospace and defence sectors.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Patrons and visitors to the Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association (LAEA) gathered to celebrate the improvements from the 24,000 sq. ft expansion of the facility's convention spaces.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
It's super strong, it's green and it's providing new opportunities for business in Alberta. It's called nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and Alberta is about to become a leader in its production and study. A new Edmonton-based pilot facility will be the first in Canada to produce the quality of NCC that researchers need to fully explore all its potential applications.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
A new energy market may soon be available in the province, thanks to a $2.7 million investment through the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA).
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
A $302,525 federal investment will support Simon Fraser University (SFU) in delivering the BC-India Innovation, Exchange and Mobility Initiative. The project will facilitate partnerships between the two regions that will lead to collaborative research, trade and investment activities.
