Press Release Department: Federal - Western Economic Diversification Canada

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced support for improvements to the Seymour River Hatchery and Education Centre under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $112,300 supported the Seymour Salmonid Society to upgrade … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced support to West Canitest R and D Inc. (WestCaRD) to assist companies in Manitoba's aerospace sector. Building on Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)'s previous aerospace investments, the additional $1 million in support under the Western Diversification Program will allow WestCaRD to purchase an … Read more

The Beakerhead Creative Society received a programming boost today, thanks to federal funding announced by Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.). The federal investment of $1,389,000, through the Western Diversification Program (WDP), will support Beakerhead Creative Society's programs and annual festival. With this funding, the Beakerhead Creative Society will build … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) demonstrated the Government of Canada's commitment to strengthening Canada's defence and security industries by officially opening the Canada Pavilion at the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi) 2013 trade show. Rempel, who attended DSEi on behalf of the federal government, also announced that her … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) and Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, B.C.) announced support for improvements to the Okanagan Centre Safe Harbour Regional Park's harbour breakwater under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $150,000 will improve the safety and reliability of the harbour breakwater … Read more

Western Canadian exporters will expand their reach to international markets thanks to a federal investment announced Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.). Through this project, the Government of Canada is partnering with trade organizations and national industry associations in the four western provinces to establish new international markets for western … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.), Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced support for three projects in the District of Sooke under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government invested over $80,000 to upgrade Sooke Region Museum and Visitors Centre, Camp Barnard, … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.), Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced support for a project benefitting the City of Duncan, B.C., under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $157,000 will modernize the infrastructure at Duncan Rotary Park with … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.), Chief Government Whip John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, B.C.) announced support for three projects for the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government invested over $42,000 to upgrade the Christina Lake Lawn Bowling Green, … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced federal funding to support medical commercialization efforts at the Li Ka Shing Applied Virology Institute at the University of Alberta. The federal investment of $3,000,000 through Western Economic Diversification Canada will go towards the Institute's purchase of specialized equipment that will be used … Read more