Press Release Department: Federal - Western Economic Diversification Canada

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced federal support for the purchase of specialized agricultural equipment to seed and harvest soybean and corn research test fields. Western Economic Development Canada's investment of $242,000, through the Western Diversification Program, will enable the Manitoba Pulse Growers Association, in partnership with the Manitoba Corn … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced that the Government of Canada has made a $4.2 million investment in the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC), through the Western Diversification Program. Federal funding will enable the CIC to purchase composites equipment, complete capital upgrades and hire specialized incremental staff to support initiatives … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) announced support for Hudson Square in Churchill under the Harper Government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The Harper Government's investment of $150,250 will enhance Hudson Square by improving the lighting, upgrading the existing pedestrian corridors and improving the square's visual appearance. The full release is … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.) delivered a keynote address at the 2013 Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE), reaffirming the government's support for western Canadian businesses in these important sectors. Rempel also announced that the government, through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has provided $65,000 to support the Expo, … Read more

Rresidents of Salt Spring Island, B.C., are celebrating the completion of a project to construct a new public library. On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Michelle Rempel (Calgary Centre-North, Alta.), Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, B.C.) was pleased to … Read more

At the fourth annual WestDef Symposium, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced federal funding to support the Western Canadian Defence Industries Association (WCDIA) in enhancing business growth and international competitiveness. Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)'s investment of $57,240 is supporting the WestDef Symposium, which showcases the capabilities of western Canadian … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Ron Cannan (Kelowna-Lake Country, B.C.) announced support for improvements to the Knox Mountain Park Apex Trail under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $100,300 will support the restoration of the Apex Trail. With the funding provided, … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.) announced support for the Shxw'owhamel First Nation under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $57,550 will allow the Shxw'owhamel First Nation to convert their existing community workshop into a youth recreation … Read more

The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) will be able to develop innovative technologies for commercial application while producing Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) with hands-on experience thanks to federal funding announced by the Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.). The federal investment of $465,478 through the Western Diversification Program … Read more

Minister of State (Transport) Steven Fletcher (Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, Man.) announced a government investment in the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF). An investment of $35 million over five years will assist in the ongoing mission to achieve breakthroughs in spinal cord injury (SCI) research and treatment, generating new knowledge, new technologies and knowledge-based jobs, while improving patient … Read more