Press Release Department: Federal - Western Economic Diversification Canada

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) was in Chilliwack, B.C. to announce funding of over $2.1 million for training equipment for the Agriculture Center of Excellence at the University of the Fraser Valley. The funding will provide specialized equipment to train the next generation of agricultural technicians, engineers, researchers, and scientists. The training equipment will … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced over $1.4 million in funding to the North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS) in support of the purchase of a heavy equipment operator/mining simulator, a driving simulator, as well as the delivery of a training program. Rapid growth in the energy and mining sectors … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) and Fred Bradshaw, Legislative Secretary to the Minister of Environment for Forest Management, on behalf of Bill Boyd, Minister of the Economy announced a combined investment of $1.1 million to the Prince Albert Model Forest Association (PAMF). With the assistance of its delivery partner, FPInnovations, … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Mike Lake (Edmonton-Mill Woods-Beaumont, Alta.) announced an investment of $150,000 in support of a pilot program that is providing Information Technology (IT) skills training and career opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Federal funds supported the purchase of … Read more

Northern Lakes College will expand its facilities for power engineering students, thanks to support announced by Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.). Federal funding of $1 million will allow Northern Lakes College to purchase specialized equipment needed to establish a new power engineering steam lab at its Peace River Campus. The … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and for Western Economic Diversification Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) announced support for upgrades to the British Columbia Centre for Ability under the government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). This investment of $87,500, used to upgrade the Centre’s HVAC system, has enhanced the services provided by the British Columbia Centre for Ability … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) reaffirmed her support for the western Canadian aerospace and defence sectors, through her promotion of the industry at the Farnborough International Airshow 2014 in Hampshire, England. The Airshow, amongst the world’s largest, is a prime opportunity for Canadian companies and organizations to network with international … Read more

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced $3,844,800, through the Western Diversification Program, to support the establishment of the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence in Calgary, Alberta. The establishment of the Centre will enable Canada Beef Inc. to further build Canadian beef brand loyalty with … Read more

In her opening address at WestDef 2014, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced funding of $65,000 in support of the Western Canadian Defence Industries Association’s (WCDIA) annual conference. Currently in its fifth year, WestDef is an annual event for the Western Canadian defence and security industries. The theme of WestDef 2014 … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) issued a statement to highlighting the value of B.C.’s wine industry. “June 28th is Canadian Wine Day, and in the spirit of the occasion, I would like to highlight the BC wine industry and acknowledge its value to the British Columbia’s economy.The BC wine industry … Read more