Western Economic Diversification Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a $72,000 investment from the Government of Canada towards enhancements to the Shumka Dance Centre. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 780-495-6892.

Western Economic Diversification Canada

Liberal MP Randy Boissonnault (Edmonton Centre, Alta.) announced an investment of more than $28,000 from the Government of Canada towards improvements to the outdoor rink at the Spruce Avenue Community League in Edmonton. This investment is part of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 780-495-6892.

August 18 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) announced an investment of more than $970,000 from the Government of Canada for eight infrastructure projects in the B.C. Interior. Funding for the eight projects will provide upgrades to sports fields, recreation centres and community halls. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The … Read more

August 17 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Sport and Persons with Disabilities Minister Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) announced an investement of $277,019 in funding for three infrastructure projects in Vernon, B.C., from the Government of Canada. The funding will support three projects, including upgrades to sports fields, recreation centres and parks. The full release is available online. Call 604-666-7038.

August 14 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) announced the the 2017 Aerospace, Defence & Security Expo was supported by $75,000 in funding from the Government of Canada. This is part of more than $320,000 from the Government that will support five Aerospace Industries Association of Canada activities in 2017 and 2018. The full release is available online. … Read more

August 3 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced funding worth $25 in the Burnaby, B.C., region. The funding will be focused on strengthening innovation capacity by:  supporting small and medium-sized businesses that want to adopt new technologies and boost their innovation capacity; nominating 50 firms across the country to participate in a federal program … Read more

August 2 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a Government of Canada investment of $10 million through the Western Diversification Program at Red River College. These funds will expand the Centre for Aerospace Technology and Training and create a new space at RRC’s Notre Dame Campus, dubbed the Smart Factory. The Government of Canada partnered with the RRC … Read more

June 6 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced funding of $20,000 for the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation Inc. to deliver two Aboriginal Business Match events in Saskatchewan. ABM Spotlight: Agriculture & Manufacturing will connect community, national, and international decision-makers interested in building a more competitive business environment and tapping into critical market intelligence. The full … Read more

May 26 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) announced a $4.47 million investment from the Government of Canada for the creation of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence by the Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association, the University of Saskatchewan and other stakeholder groups. The LFCE will consist of two new facilities on U of S … Read more