Canada News Centre2021-08-12T16:39:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/new-contacts-for-regional-development-agencies-in-british-columbia-and-the-prairie-provinces.html

On August 5, 2021, the Government of Canada announced the creation of Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). Media who wish to follow the news and happenings of the two new agencies should bookmark the following links.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-12T16:39:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-to-launch-a-new-regional-development-agency-for-the-prairie-provinces.html

A new Regional Development Agency for the Prairies will better serve the needs of local businesses, communities and people.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-05T12:08:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-to-launch-the-new-regional-development-agency-for-british-columbia.html

New Regional Development Agency in British Columbia will better serve the needs of local businesses, innovators and communities.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-05T13:14:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-announces-over-20-million-investment-in-clean-tech-digital-economy-health-sciences-and-value-added-agriculture.html

The Government of Canada is investing $20 million in 10 companies in the areas of clean technology, digital economy, health sciences and value-added agriculture through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-11T11:19:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-details-of-the-new-regional-development-agency-for-the-prairies.html

Tomorrow, Hon. Mélanie Joly, with Hon. Jim Carr and Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid, will announce details of the new Prairies-focused regional development agency to improve economic development in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-04T15:03:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-details-of-the-new-regional-development-agency-in-british-columbia.html

Tomorrow, Hon. Mélanie Joly, with Parliamentary Secretary Terry Beech will announce details of the new BC-focused regional development agency to better serve the people of British Columbia.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-04T16:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-investments-enable-alberta-companies-to-expand-and-reach-new-markets.html

Through the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is supporting growth in leading economic sectors. Fostering business development in Alberta paves a path for our future and promises a stronger economic recovery.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-04T13:07:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/federal-funding-supports-manufacturing-and-digital-technology-in-manitoba.html

Over $4 million in federal funding through Western Economic Diversification Canada will impact the value added manufacturing and digital technology capacity in Manitoba

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-04T11:13:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/seven-regional-airports-across-the-prairies-receiving-more-than-4-million-to-maintain-regional-connectivity-and-jobs.html

Regional air transportation is crucial to ensure reliable passenger connectivity, that merchandise circulates, supply chains are maintained, and regional economic growth continues. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting economies, communities, and local businesses.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-04T10:39:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-funding-for-business-accelerators-aims-to-speed-up-growth-of-tech-firms-across-alberta.html

Small and medium-sized businesses need access to capital, resources and supports to grow and reach new regional, national and international markets. This is why the Government of Canada is investing $5 million to encourage and attract local and global business accelerators to Alberta, which play a critical role in enabling companies to grow and develop at a faster rate.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-03T16:24:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/federal-funding-supports-saskatchewan-economic-development.html

More than $2.1 million in federal funding will support innovation ecosystems in Saskatchewan

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-03T15:54:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-in-support-of-regional-air-transportation-ecosystems-across-the-prairies.html

Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid to announce support for regional airports across the Prairies tomorrow

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-08-03T10:13:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/07/eleven-regional-airports-in-british-columbia-receiving-up-to-117-million-to-maintain-regional-connectivity-and-jobs.html

Regional air transportation is crucial to ensure reliable passenger connectivity, that merchandise circulates, supply chains are maintained, and regional economic growth continues. The pandemic has had major impacts on regional air transportation ecosystems, affecting economies, communities, and local businesses.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-07-30T13:29:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/07/government-of-canada-supports-indigenous-jobs-in-forestry-sector.html

WD is supporting the launch of a virtual learning platform to match Indigenous workers with employment opportunities in British Columbia's forestry sector. This funding will support inclsuive growth opportunites in B.C.'s Indigenous communities.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-07-29T14:52:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/western-economic-diversification/news/2021/07/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-improve-access-to-air-transportation-and-support-regional-air-transportation-ecosystems0.html

Parliamentary Secretary Terry Beech to announce support for regional airports in BC tomorrow.

Western Economic Diversification Canada2021-07-29T13:04:56-04:00