WD VISION – To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities
WD Mandate – promote the development and diversification of the western Canadian economy, coordinate federal economic activities in the West, and reflect western Canadian interests in national decision-making.
| Policy, Advocacy & Coordination | Community Economic Development | Entrepreneurship & Innovation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Outcomes | Policies and programs that support the development of Western Canada. | Economically viable communities in western Canada with a high quality of life. | A competitive and expanded business sector in western Canada and a strengthened western Canadian innovation system |
| Activities | Collaboration and Coordination (1) | Community Economic Planning, Development, & Adjustment (4) | Business Development & Entrepreneurship (6) |
| Advocacy (2) | Infrastructure (5) | Innovation (7) | |
| Research & Analysis (3) | |||
| Sub -Activities | Community Planning (4a) | Improve Business Productivity (6a) | |
| Community Development (4b) | Market/Trade Development (6b) | ||
| Community Economic Adjustment (4c) | Industry Collaboration (6c) | ||
| Green Infrastructure (5a) | Foreign Direct Investment (6d) | ||
| Local Transportation Infrastructure (5b) | Access to Capital (6e) | ||
| Other Infrastructure Priorities (5c) | Technology Adoption & Commercialization (7a) | ||
| Technology Linkages (7b) | |||
| Technology Research & Development (7c) | |||
| Community Innovation (7d) | |||
| Technology Skills Development (7e) | |||
| Knowledge Infrastructure (7f) |