Western Economic Diversification Canada

1. New Contacts for Regional Development Agencies in British Columbia and the Prairie Provinces

   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.

2. Government of Canada to launch a new Regional Development Agency for the Prairie Provinces

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

3. Government of Canada to launch the new Regional Development Agency for British Columbia

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

4. Government of Canada announces over $20 million investment in clean tech, digital economy, health sciences, and value-added agriculture

   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.

5. Government of Canada to announce details of the new Regional Development Agency for the Prairies 

   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.

6. Government of Canada to announce details of the new Regional Development Agency in British Columbia 

   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.

7. Government of Canada investments enable Alberta companies to expand and reach new markets

   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.

8. Federal funding supports manufacturing and digital technology in Manitoba

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

9. Seven regional airports across the Prairies receiving more than $4 million to maintain regional connectivity and jobs 

   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.

10. Government of Canada funding for business accelerators aims to speed up growth of tech firms across Alberta 

    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.

11. Federal funding supports Saskatchewan economic development

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

12. Government of Canada to announce funding in support of regional air transportation ecosystems across the Prairies

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

13. Eleven regional airports in British Columbia receiving up to $11.7 million to maintain regional connectivity and jobs 

    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.

14. Government of Canada supports Indigenous jobs in forestry sector

    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.

15. Government of Canada to announce funding to improve access to air transportation and support regional air transportation ecosystems

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