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. The Official Opposition Critic for Western Economic Diversification Canada is Matt Jeneroux.
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
- 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
- Western Economic Diversification Canada Official Website
- Western Economic Diversification Canada Act text
