WD Visioning Consultation

In 2006, WD undertook a Visioning Initiative consisting of a series of roundtable discussions with western Canadian business, academic and community leaders across the West and in Ottawa to obtain their views on the role, activities and future directions of the Department.

This initiative confirmed the important economic challenges and opportunities facing Western Canada and the need for a renewed focus on economic priorities, and the economic growth and diversification objectives that form the core of WD's legislated mandate.  As a result, WD identified three priorities that would provide the focus for the Department's efforts for 2007-2008.  They included:

1. Diversifying the western economy;
2. Strengthening business growth and competitiveness; and
3. Building strong economic foundations.

For further information on the WD's Visioning Initiative, please refer to:

Visioning Initiative Fact Sheet  - October 2007
An overview of WD's priorities

WD's Strategic Priorities (2007-2008)
A detailed look at the three priorities