Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface- Saint Vital, Man.) announced a total of $2.1 million to support the relief and recovery of Francophone businesses across Western Canada. The full release is available online.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Western Economic Diversification Canada) Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) announced $8.3 million through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund to support the Women’s Enterprise Initiative organizations across Western Canada. The Women’s Enterprise Centre in British Columbia, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan, and the Women’s Enterprise Centre … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Terry Beech (Burnaby North—Seymour, B.C.) on behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), announced emergency federal support for the Vancouver Aquarium. Totaling $2 million, this federal funding will support essential services at the aquarium, assisting it through the recovery … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) and Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will accept applications from Indigenous and non-Indigenous fish and seafood processors in the West as of June 22, 2020. WD has been allocated more than … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced $3.45 million to bolster recovery efforts for Western Canada’s tourism areas. This funding is the result of the close collaboration between Western Economic Diversification Canada and tourism organizations and businesses across Western Canada to identify gaps and key areas needing additional support. The funds will … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) spoke about Western Economic Diversification Canada’s role as convener and pathfinder to connect key economic actors such as industry, post-secondary institutions and Indigenous groups with federal departments and other partners at the Western Innovation Forum in Vancouver, B.C. The full release is available online. Contact alexander.cohen@canada.ca.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Western Economic Diversification Canada) and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Canada Water Agency) Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) was in Brandon, Manitoba, to announce $4.8 million in funding to help Community Futures Pan West Network Inc. establish a Rural Opportunities Fund. This Rural Opportunities Fund will … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Western Economic Diversification Canada) and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change (Canada Water Agency) Terry Duguid (Winnipeg South, Man.) on behalf of Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.), announced an investment of $335,000 to assist Brandon University with upgrades … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that Western Economic Diversification Canada will provide an investment of up to $596,300 to support GO Productivity, a not-for profit that delivers productivity, innovation, and professional consulting services. The investment will improve the competitiveness of western Canadian businesses. The full release is available online. Contact jeremy.ghio@canada.ca.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced $11 million in funding to support 65 tourism projects across Western Canada. These investments are being made through the Canadian Experiences Fund, which supports Canadian businesses and organizations seeking to create, improve, or enhance tourism products, facilities, and experiences. The full release is available online. Call 613-408-8987.
