| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Fanny Bay Harbour Authority to upgrade the commercial wharf at Fanny Bay.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety and Member of Parliament for Provencher, on behalf of The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Bill Blaikie, Manitoba Minister of Conservation, today announced support that helped strengthen economic opportunities in northern Manitoba. Federal funding of $968,400 was provided through the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. Manitoba contributed a total of $635,600 comprised of in-kind staff and technical support of existing forest inventory information, and funding resources.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, joined Loreburn Mayor Bruce Hagen to drop the official puck at a Junior Novice hockey game to celebrate the opening of the renovated Loreburn Rink.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State for Sport and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced Government of Canada support to complete the third and final phase of the Somenos Marsh Open Air Classroom Boardwalk.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and the Honourable Ken Cheveldayoff, Saskatchewan Minister of First Nations and Métis Relations announced a federal and provincial investment of more than $6.5 million towards two projects through the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA).
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is expanding and purchasing new equipment for its Advanced Microanalysis Centre¿ thanks to joint federal-provincial funding announced today. Saskatchewan mining companies and other industry sectors will now have access to a full range of analytical services and data interpretation in the province.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is expanding and purchasing new equipment for its Advanced Microanalysis Centre¿ thanks to joint federal-provincial funding announced today. Saskatchewan mining companies and other industry sectors will now have access to a full range of analytical services and data interpretation in the province.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba will invest $1.5 million in a new program to help local transportation and agribusiness vehicle manufacturers strengthen ties with small- and medium-sized Manitoba parts suppliers. The cost-sharing initiative will operate through the Vehicle Technology Centre (VTC), which promotes co-operative development and adoption of advanced technology in the manufacturing sector.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Communities throughout British Columbia will benefit from greater flood protection thanks to a joint investment of nearly $8.8 million by the governments of Canada and British Columbia.
| Western Economic Diversification Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification announced $27,000 for two events hosted by Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) and the Governments of Alberta and Manitoba to help western Canadian companies connect with Canadian and international contractors that bid on major International Financial Institution's (IFIs) development projects.
