2010: A Year in Retrospect2010

A Year in Retrospect

The WD Daily TimesThe Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

eXCLUSIVE!

WD in 2010

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WD celebrates the olympics!

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

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EXCLUSIVE!Lana Manton receives the Unsung Hero

Award!

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EXCLUSIVE!A surprise event

is planned for Tom Switzer’s engagement!

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Exclusive!

WD bikes 1170 km to edmonton during

bike week!

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

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adieu!WD bids farewell to familiar faces.

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adieu!WD bids farewell to familiar faces.

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adieu!WD bids farewell to familiar faces.

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WD LAUNCHES the gcwcc!

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

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Exclusive!

The diversity team hosts multicultural

events

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

The Department A department of the Government of Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1987 under the provision of the Western Economic Diversification Act. WD works to improve the long-term economic competitiveness of the West and the quality of life of its citizens by supporting a wide range of initiatives targeting inter-related project activities – innovation, business development and community economic development. These programs and services are supported by WD's policy, advocacy and coordination activities. Together, these priorities create a foundation to build the prosperity and competitiveness of the West in the 21st century.

Mandate Promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy,

program and project development and implementation.

Our Vision To be leaders in creating a more diversified western Canadian economy that has strong, competitive and innovative businesses and communities. Programs WD administers programs that advance innovation, business development and community economic development in rural and urban areas throughout the four western provinces. This includes initiatives that are delivered directly by WD, as well as the western component of a number of national agreements.

In all our activities we work with other organizations including academic and financial institutions, research centers, not-for-profit organizations and other levels of government to maximize the benefits of our investment in Western Canada.

2010: A Year in Retrospect2010

What an Amazing Year for WD. Thank You All.