Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is a department of the Government of Canada established in 1987 to promote economic development and diversification in Western Canada. Its mandate is to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy and support initiatives related to innovation, business development, and community economic development. WD administers programs throughout the four western provinces in both rural and urban areas and works with other organizations to maximize benefits for Western Canada.

1. 2010A Year in Retrospect2010: A Year in Retrospect

2. TheWDDailyTimesThe 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

3. TheWDDailyTimesThe 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. WD celebrates the olympics!

13. TheWDDailyTimesEXCLUSIVE!Lana Manton receives the Unsung Hero Award!

17. TheWDDailyTimesEXCLUSIVE!A surprise event is planned for Tom Switzer’s engagement!

25. TheWDDailyTimesThe 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 bikes 1170 km to edmonton during bike week!

30. TheWDDailyTimesadieu!WD bids farewell to familiar faces.

31. TheWDDailyTimesadieu!WD bids farewell to familiar faces.

32. TheWDDailyTimesadieu!WD bids farewell to familiar faces.

69. TheWDDailyTimesThe 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. WD LAUNCHES the gcwcc!

163. TheWDDailyTimesThe 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!The diversity team hosts multicultural events

187. 2010What an Amazing Year for WD. Thank You All. 2010: A Year in Retrospect