Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Annex A: WD Program Activity Architecture

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)