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Working With the West provides a general overview of WD's priorities and programs and how our activities have benefited communities across Western Canada.

Technological innovation in the aerospace sector is quickly becoming the hallmark of the western economy. Currently, Western Canada’s thriving aerospace sector boasts annual revenues of more than $4 billion, and employs 15,000 people, with the majority providing engineering, technical or management expertise. Collaborating for Success provides an overview of Western Canada’s strengths in aerospace.

Planning for the Future is based on Western Economic Diversification Canada's Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) and provides a snapshot of the Department's mandate, vision and budget allocation aligned with strategic outcomes and operational priorities for the current fiscal year.

Cyber Education is an information resource kit on how to access French distance education across Western Canada. These virtual campuses allow students to upgrade their education, complete their degrees or diplomas, hone their technological skills, and pursue rewarding career opportunities.

This Quick Reference provides members of the Western Canada Business Service Network and WD funding recipients with standards and direction for acknowledging WD support in materials for a public audience. It outlines rules governing the use of Government of Canada and WD graphic identifiers, and provides guidelines on the use of acknowledgment lines in a range of public vehicles, including: websites; advertising; reports and publications; signage and plaques; and media relations materials.