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Western Economic Diversification Canada

Western Economic Diversification Canada

Operating Status: Inactive

Western Economic Diversification Canada boosts Western Canada's economy by investing in tech and business projects, supporting international trade, and leveraging natural resources.

Founded

1987

Location

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was a Canadian government agency focused on enhancing the economic landscape of Western Canada. Its core mission was to maintain the region's competitive edge by investing in projects that improve productivity and competitiveness through the development, adoption, and commercialization of new technologies and business processes. WD also aimed to support higher value-added production and facilitate access to international markets, leveraging the region's abundant natural resources and thriving technology sector.

Notable figures affiliated with WD included federal government officials and regional economic leaders who collaborated to drive its mission. Key achievements of WD included significant investments in technology and business projects that bolstered economic diversification and job creation across Western Canada. The agency's impact was substantial, contributing to the region's economic resilience and growth. Recently, WD evolved into two new agencies: Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) for British Columbia and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, continuing its legacy of fostering regional economic development.

Western Economic Diversification Canada - Quick Facts

What organizations are similar to Western Economic Diversification Canada?

Organizations similar to Western Economic Diversification Canada include Pacific Economic Development Canada, Canada Economic Development, Economic Development of Canada and Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

When was Western Economic Diversification Canada founded?

Western Economic Diversification Canada was founded in 1987.

Where is Western Economic Diversification Canada's headquarters located?

Western Economic Diversification Canada's headquarters is located in Edmonton, Alberta, CA.

Classification

Ownership: Government-owned

Main Product: Economic Development

Tags: Government

NAICS: 920000Public Administration
SIC: 9100Executive, Legislative, And General Government, Except Finance

Show 11 more industry codes

NAICS: 921000Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
921100Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
921110Executive Offices
922000

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Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

922100Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

922190Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

SIC

9110Executive Offices
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9200Justice, Public Order, And Safety
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9229Public Order And Safety, Not Elsewhere Classified