Western Economic Diversification Canada
www.wd-deo.gc.ca
Common menu bar links
Media Centre
Here's where you can find information on announcements made by WD. Look through the complete listing of news releases, past or present or subscribe to our news notification service to receive updates. For more information about WD programs, investments and results, visit our fact sheets section. If you are a journalist and can't find what you're looking for, WD media contacts will be pleased to assist.
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Provost’s Community Infrastructure
Today, Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville—Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Provost Recreation and Culture Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Western Canadian Aerospace Industry
Today, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal support for a two-year, multi-faceted project that will help the western Canadian aerospace industry access global supply chains and increase its international competitiveness.
Harper Government Investment Provides Support for Job Training In Wind Energy Sector
Students preparing for careers in the growing field of wind energy will now have access to training in Dawson Creek, thanks to federal funding announced today by Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George—Peace River, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Saskatoon’s Community Infrastructure
Today, Maurice Vellacott, Member of Parliament for Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the upgrades to the Saskatoon Francophone Federation’s community centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Winnipeg’s Community Infrastructure
Today, Shelly Glover, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced additional support for improvements to Winnipeg’s community infrastructure under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Mining Industry Creating Jobs and Growth in Western Canada
Today, in support of National Mining Week, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification highlighted Western Canada’s contribution to the Canadian economy through the mining sector, and the investments by the Harper Government to help strengthen this growing industry.
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Winnipeg’s Community Infrastructure (9)
Today, Joyce Bateman, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Fort Rouge Leisure Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to West St. Paul’s Community Infrastructure
Today, Joy Smith, Member of Parliament for Kildonan—St. Paul, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced additional support for improvements to West St. Paul’s community infrastructure under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to White Rock’s Community Infrastructure
Today, Russ Hiebert, Member of Parliament for South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the City of White Rock under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Brandon’s Community Infrastructure
Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced federal funding to the Andrews Field, under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Calgary’s Community Infrastructure
Today, Michelle Rempel, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment and Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre-North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Irma’s Community Infrastructure
Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville—Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Irma New Horizons Club under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Wainwright’s Community Infrastructure
Leon Benoit, Member of Parliament for Vegreville—Wainwright, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the historic Wainwright Hotel under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Winnipeg’s Community Infrastructure
Today, the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood—St. James—Assiniboia, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for two projects in Winnipeg under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Calgary's Community Infrastructure
Today, Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Coronation’s Community Infrastructure
Today, Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Crowfoot, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Coronation Swimming Pool under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Edmonton’s Community Infrastructure
Today, the Honourable Laurie Hawn, Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Jasper Park Community Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Southeast Saskatchewan's Community Infrastructure
Today, Senator Denise Batters, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for three public facilities in Southeast Saskatchewan under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Beausejour’s Community Infrastructure
Today, James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk—Interlake, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the upgrades to Association for Community Living—Beausejour Branch (ACL—BB) under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
Harper Government Invests in Improvements to Blind Bay's Community Infrastructure
Today, Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan—Shuswap, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for upgrades to the Cedar Heights Community Centre under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
