Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is a Canadian federal department that works towards building strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities in Western Canada. Their main priorities focus on community economic development; trade and investment; innovation; and business development.
The Minister of Western Economic Diversification is Navdeep Bains.
WD's headquarters is located in Edmonton, with regional offices located in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba; a liaison office in Ottawa; and a regional satellite office in Calgary.
See also[edit]
- Government of Canada
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario
- Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
External links[edit]
- Western Economic Diversification Canada Official Website
- Western Economic Diversification Canada Act text
