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Entrepreneurship program catalyst for BC startup’s success
Six months out of BCIC’s entrepreneurship@UVic program, a business accelerator program supported by federal and provincial partners, a Victoria-based startup called YUPIQ is already finding success. Late last year, the company announced a partnership with prairieFyre Software, a global leader in delivering business communication solutions for enterprise telephony, call center and business process automation.Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Invest in Research on Oil Production Technologies
A combined investment of over $800,000 by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan will help the Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) and the University of Regina (U of R) study innovative recovery methods for oil and gas production as well as reclamation of associated byproducts.
Minister Yelich announces support for Aerospace Research and Development in Manitoba
Companies in Manitoba’s aerospace research and development sector will be positioned to gain an increased competitive advantage, thanks to federal funding announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
Harper Government Spurs Economy in B.C.’s Central Coast
Today, Senator Yonah Martin, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced support for the Heiltsuk Economic Development Corporation to upgrade the fish processing plant in Bella Bella, British Columbia.
Harper Government Supports Creation of Composites Research Network to Benefit Western Canadian Manufacturing Sector
Businesses in Western Canada’s manufacturing sector will be positioned to gain an increased competitive advantage in the global composites industry thanks to an investment that was announced today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.
Minister Yelich Visits Delta’s Avcorp Industries
CEO Avcorp Industries Mark van Rooij describes a component of the Joint Strike Fighter to Minister Yelich.
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD), capped off a successful Metro Vancouver visit by touring Delta-based Avcorp Industries yesterday.
Canada and British Columbia Partner to Deliver on Flood Mitigation Priority
From left to right: MP Nina Grewal, BC Minister Thomson, Minister Yelich and Mayor Banman.
The announcement, made today by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, on behalf of the Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General for British Columbia, is aimed at helping communities meet their pressing infrastructure needs, protecting families and communities’ critical infrastructure, and supporting continued economic growth.
Government-Industry Initiative to Transform Medical Discoveries into New Drug Therapies and Health Products
Innovative new drug therapies and health products that improve lives and generate new economic opportunities could soon become a reality as a result of a collaborative initiative announced today.
ANIM, Manitoba’s Bilingual Trade Agency, Receives Government Funding in Support of Centrallia 2012
Business leaders from around the world will have an opportunity to participate at Centrallia 2012, a global trade and foreign investment initiative, thanks to the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba.
Government of Canada Investment Fuels Direct Flights to Europe and Asia
Plans for direct flights to Europe and Asia took off from Regina and Saskatoon today with an investment from the Government of Canada.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Strengthen Bio-extraction Industry
(From left) Herve Douce, John Cross, Dale Kelly, Minister Yelich and Minister Cheveldayoff tour a processing lab at POS Bio-Sciences.
New solvent-recovery equipment being installed at POS Bio- Sciences will improve its capacity to help Canadian industry and international clients bring new bio-based oil ingredients to market with reduced research costs and environmental impact. POS’s clients from the cosmetics, nutraceuticals, food supplement and bio-fuels industries are eager to begin trials using this new equipment.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan Support Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
Minister Yelich, Ken Cheveldayoff, Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Relations Minister and Peter Davies, President at Weldfab Ltd., announce support to enhance business productivity for Saskatchewan manufacturers.
Improving the long-term productivity and competitiveness of Saskatchewan’s manufacturers and processors is the objective behind a new federal-provincial initiative. To optimize their business performance, Saskatchewan small- and medium-sized businesses are engaging in a productivity benchmarking course managed by the Saskatchewan Economic Development Association (SEDA) in partnership with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Federal Investment Supports Development of New Health and Medical Technologies for Market
The Government of Canada is supporting the growth of Alberta’s health and medical technology sector by helping local companies to more quickly and efficiently meet regulatory requirements while transforming their ideas into marketable products.
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in waterline replacement technology
Saskatchewan municipalities may soon have access to a more affordable and less disruptive method of replacing water service connections thanks to funding from the federal and provincial governments through the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA).
Minister Yelich Highlights Western Canada’s Strengths at Agriculture Equipment Trade Show in Hannover
Minister Yelich joined by Dr. Jochen Kockler, DLG Exhibitions; Lionel Labelle, STEP; Minister; Minister Ilse Aigner, Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection (Germany); Carl-Albrecht Bartmer, DLG Exhibitions, at the Agritechnica 2011.
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, recently attended Agritechnica 2011 in Hannover, Germany, to demonstrate the Government of Canada’s continued support for Western Canada’s agricultural equipment manufacturing sector.
Parliamentary Secretary Saxton Meets with Indian Scholars as Part of SFU Initiative
Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver and Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board and for Western Economic Diversification, met today with key participants of the BC-India Innovation, Exchange and Mobility Initiative at Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) Surrey Campus, including three scholars from India who are here as part of the program.
Government Funding Supports Manitoba Agricultural Machinery Equipment Manufacturers at International Trade Show
The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba are providing $195,900 from the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (WEPA) to support Manitoba companies exhibiting at Agritechnica 2011, the world’s largest international agricultural machinery and equipment show in Hannover, Germany, this month. Today’s announcement was made by the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, and the Honourable Peter Bjornson, Manitoba Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade.
Government of Canada Announces Support for Innovation at UNBC
Research in Prince George received a significant boost today, thanks to $852,000 in federal funding announced for the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).
Vancouver Island and Nearby Coastal Communities Benefit from West Coast Community Adjustment Program
Minister Duncan announcing the WestCCAP funding for the nine projects on Vancouver Island and nearby coastal communities.
Today, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $1.6 million in West Coast Community Adjustment Program (WestCCAP) funding for nine projects on Vancouver Island and other nearby coastal communities.
Canada’s Energy Sector to Benefit from Federal Investment in Alberta Testing Facility
The Government of Canada is supporting an initiative that will help improve the international competitiveness of Canada’s oil and gas industry, while creating job opportunities, by facilitating the development of new solutions for energy production and transportation.
