Press Release Department: Federal - Western Economic Diversification Canada

Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.) announced support for the Bloedel Conservatory under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. With the government's investment of $225,000, the City of Vancouver will complete the first phase of re-roofing the Bloedel Conservatory by replacing the existing roof panels and refurbishing the central ventilation fan … Read more

Conservative MP Dick Harris (Cariboo-Prince George, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for the Saik'uz First Nation under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $93,778 will upgrade the Saik'uz First Nation community kitchen in Vanderhoof. These funds will renovate the kitchen, … Read more

Public Safety Minister Vic Toews (Provencher, Man.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced federal support for the AssentWorks Inc. to work with entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize new products and processes. The government's investment of $467,000 through the Western Diversification Program will enable AssentWorks to expand and … Read more

Conservative MP Nina Grewal (Fleetwood-Port Kells, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex under the federal government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $110,738 will enhance the services provided by the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex. With … Read more

Conservative MP Colin Mayes (Okanagan-Shuswap, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support to the City of Salmon Arm, B.C., for improvements to the Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU) Recreation Centre under the federal government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The federal government's investment of $247,000 will … Read more

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 Corporation of Delta under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $250,000 will support the Corporation of Delta in repurposing Hawthorne Grove Park's Harris … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Dan Albas (Okanagan-Coquihalla, B.C.) announced federal funding that has been provided for upgrades to the Logan Lake Recreation Centre under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $138,300 will enhance the services provided by the District of … Read more

Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (Richmond, B.C.), on behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), announced support for Blundell Park, in British Columbia, under the federal government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government's investment of $165,300 will enhance the services provided by the City of Richmond and Richmond City … Read more

On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, Sask.), Conservative MP Dan Albas (Okanagan-Coquihalla, B.C.) announced support for the Peachland Visitor & Legends of the Lake Interpretive Centre under the government's Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund. The government investment of $52,700 will enhance the services provided by the Peachland Visitor & Legends … Read more

POS Pilot Plant will be the first commercial organization in Canada to offer short-path distillation (SPD) services, on a contract basis to its clients with the support of the federal government. Conservative MP Brad Trost (Saskatoon-Humboldt, Sask), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.) and Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich … Read more