Press Release Department: Federal - Western Economic Diversification Canada

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, B.C.) announced support for the City of Kamloops, B.C., under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $250,100 will convert the John Tod Elementary School into the North … Read more

Conservative MP John Weston (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for the village of Lions Bay under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $250,000 will revitalize the village of Lions Bay Community Centre. These funds … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP John Weston (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, B.C.) announced support for the Gibsons & Area Community Centre ice arena under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $60,441 upgraded the Gibsons & Area Community Centre ice … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced support for 17 projects in East-Central Saskatchewan under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of a total of $330,978 will enhance the services provided by the 17 public facilities, which include ice rinks, ball fields, and swimming pools. Projects include upgrades … Read more

As part of Western Canada's Shipbuilding Action Plan, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will be hosting a Shipbuilding Symposium on April 4, 2013, providing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to learn about valuable business opportunities. Western Canada's Shipbuilding Symposium: Get On Board the Supply Chain will take place in Vancouver and will be … Read more

Conservative MP Chris Warkentin (Peace River, Alta.) announced support for three community infrastructure projects under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of over $49,000 will support infrastructure improvements to three community facilities across the Peace Country, Alta. These projects include upgrades to the LaGlace Curling Club, Rycroft Municipal Library, and Worsley Clear … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced government support towards an initiative that will enhance the heavy oil industry workforce. A federal investment of $948,450 through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will enable Lakeland College to acquire specialized simulators and equipment for its Heavy Oil Operator Technology and Heavy Oil Power … Read more

On March 12, Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) with Conservative MP James Rajotte (Edmonton-Leduc, Alta.) announced support for six community infrastructure projects under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of more than $210,000 will support improvements to six recreational facilities in Edmonton. These projects include upgrades to … Read more

On March 11, on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice Kerry-Lynne Findlay (Delta-Richmond, B.C.) announced support for the Delta Gymnastics Society under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $60,300 will improve accessibility of the Delta Sport Development Centre. … Read more

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced that training for jobs in the mining sector will be easier, thanks to federal funding. Federal funding of more than $1.7 million will allow the College of the Rockies to acquire haul-truck training simulators which will train entry-level workers in the mining sector. A … Read more