Residents and officials from the Town of Dundurn gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Dundurn and Area Wastewater Utility management system at the Blackstrap reservoir. The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan each invested over $3 million in the project. Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) said the new … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK), Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification Andrew Saxton (North Vancouver, BC) announced an investment in Graphics Animation and New Media NCE Inc. (GRAND) to improve technology transfer and research commercialization. Funding will help deliver … Read more
The Government of Canada is supporting the development of a new cancer radiation therapy device that could lead to more precise and life-saving treatment methods. On behalf of Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK), Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced $2.5 million in funding that will help the University of Alberta, … Read more
The Village of Viscount, SK, officially opened its new archery centre, thanks to the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program, a major infrastructure investment from Canada's Economic Action Plan. Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) said this investment helps improve the community's recreational infrastructure and will provide the area with added recreational opportunities for … Read more
Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK), alongside dignitaries representing the Government of Canada, City of Vancouver, and local community groups, officially reopened Norquay Park in Vancouver. The upgrades include a playground, sport court, Tai Chi area, pedestrian paths, benches, and art mosaics created by local artists and residents. Funding was provided … Read more
Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) provided remarks at the second annual Alberta Defence Industries Symposium and outlined the Government of Canada's continued commitment in fostering the growth of Western Canada's aerospace and defence sectors. Yelich said the government is committed to facilitating new opportunities throughout the West by identifying key … Read more
Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) announced a $302,525 federal investment that will support Simon Fraser University in delivering the BC-India Innovation, Exchange and Mobility Initiative. The project will facilitate partnerships between the two regions that will lead to collaborative research, trade and investment activities. The full release is available online. … Read more
Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) is attending the International Paris Air Show to demonstrate the Government of Canada's continued support for Western Canada's aerospace sector. The Minister will meet with multinational companies that have significant business interests in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 1-888-338-9378.
Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) announced $3.1 million dollars in funding towards two innovative projects in Saskatchewan's science and technology sector. The investment will support the Solar Photovoltaic Research Group to achieve efficient, affordable solar power, as well as help build new beamlines at the Canadian Light Source to investigate … Read more
Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) Lynne Yelich (Blackstrap, SK) announced $350,000 in funding to the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology to purchase a new airplane simulator for the Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre. The full release is available online. Call 613-220-6208.
