Western Canadian Fact Sheets

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) works to help Western Canada develop its full economic potential. These fact sheets highlight WD initiatives to strengthen innovation, business development and entrepreneurship and community economic development in the West.

Across the West

• Canadian Environmental Assessment Act: Federal statute that requires environmental assessments before providing approval or financial support.
• Community Adjustment Fund: WD working to get funds to western communities as quickly as possible for CAF.
• Life Sciences in the West: Developing technology for a healthier Canada
• Tourism in Western Canada: Economic development one adventure at a time
• Quick Facts, Western Economic Diversification Canada: The WD model
• Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program: WD working to get funds to western communities as quickly as possible for RInC.
• WD's Leveraged Loan Funds: Helping to grow small business
• Western Canada: Home to a Thriving Aerospace Sector : Highlighting the strengths of Western Canada's aerospace sector
• WestLink Technology Commercialization Internship Program: Training early stage technology managers in Western Canada
• Western Economic Partnership Agreements: Creating opportunities through cooperation

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Alberta

• Alberta Trade & Investment Mission to California: A WD project under the Canada - U.S. Enhanced Representation Initiative to build economic opportunities and advance western Canadian interests in U.S. markets.
• Canada-Alberta Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund: Improving Alberta's quality of life
• Canada Business Service Network: Business information, counseling, networking for small and medium size businesses.
• Community Futures in Alberta: Business assistance and loans for entrepreneurs in small and rural communities
• Francophone Economic Development Organization: Business services to francophones in Alberta.
• WD Alberta - Making a difference: Find more about WD Alberta's latest interesting projects
• Women Entrepreneurs in Alberta: Business assistance and loans for women entrepreneurs

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British Columbia

• Canada Business (Small Business BC): A gateway to business information
• Community Futures in British Columbia: Business assistance and loans for entrepreneurs in small and rural communities of British Columbia
• Francophone Economic Development Organizations: Promoting business and community diversity in British Columbia
• Maritime and Port Security Week: A WD project under the Canada - U.S. Enhanced Representation Initiative to build economic opportunities and advance western Canadian interests in U.S. markets
• OneStop Business Registration: Registering a business has never been simpler
• WD British Columbia - Making a difference: Find more about WD British Columbia's latest interesting projects
• Women's Enterprise Centre: Providing business information and services for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia

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Manitoba

• Canada Business Service Network in Manitoba: Providing business information and services for women entrepreneurs
• Community Futures in Manitoba: Business assistance and loans for entrepreneurs in small and rural communities
• Francophone Economic Development Organizations: Promoting cultural and business diversity in Manitoba
• ICT Association of Manitoba Mission to Chicago: A WD project under the Canada - U.S. Enhanced Representation Initiative to build economic opportunities and advance western Canadian interests in U.S. markets
• WD Manitoba - Making a difference: Find more about WD Manitoba's latest interesting projects
• Women's Enterprise Initiative in Manitoba: Providing business information and services for women entrepreneurs in Manitoba

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Saskatchewan

• Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre: A gateway to business information
• Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund: Improving Saskatchewan's quality of life
• Canadian Light Source Synchrotron: A shining example of innovation and collaboration
• Community Futures in Saskatchewan: Business assistance and loans for entrepreneurs in small and rural communities
• Francophone Economic Development Organizations: Promoting business and community diversity in Saskatchewan
• Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership: A WD project under the Canada - U.S. Enhanced Representation Initiative to build economic opportunities and advance western Canadian interests in U.S. markets
• WD Saskatchewan - Making a difference: Find more about WD Saskatchewan's latest interesting projects
• Women's Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan: Providing business information and services for women entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan