Western Economic Diversification Canada

The Canadians are doing some very cool things in economic development. Check out Western Economic Diversification Canada.

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 strengthen Western Canada's economy and advance the interests of the West in national economic policy.

Its programs and services support three strategic directions: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Communities. WD also supports the Western Canada Business Service Network, which offers over 100 points of service across the West.