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Western Diversification Program
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Total Grants
3,082
Total Amount
$2.4B
Provinces Served
6
Top Recipients by Funding Amount
| # | Recipient | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership | 8 | $350.0M |
| 2 | University of Saskatchewan | 14 | $65.8M |
| 3 | City of Burnaby | 2 | $60.0M |
| 4 | District of Kitimat|District de Kitimat | 2 | $55.5M |
| 5 | District of Kitimat | 1 | $55.0M |
| 6 | The Saskatchewan Research Council | 9 | $45.4M |
| 7 | Community Futures Development Association of B.C.|Association des sociétés d'aide au développement des collectivités de la C.-B. | 10 | $35.0M |
| 8 | Town of Coronach | 23 | $33.4M |
| 9 | A.S.T.C. Science World Society | 3 | $30.4M |
| 10 | The Governors of the University of Alberta | 13 | $30.2M |
| 11 | Community Futures Pan West Network Inc | 5 | $25.1M |
| 12 | Flair Airlines Ltd. | 3 | $24.9M |
| 13 | The Governors of the University of Calgary | 7 | $24.5M |
| 14 | Explore Edmonton Corporation | 14 | $24.5M |
| 15 | Rick Hansen Institute | 1 | $23.6M |
| 16 | Praxis Spinal Cord Institute | 1 | $23.6M |
| 17 | Coalfields, RM of | 9 | $22.3M |
| 18 | Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. | 5 | $21.0M |
| 19 | Pacific National Exhibition | 2 | $20.0M |
| 20 | The Business Link Business Service Centre | 12 | $16.2M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 980 | $726.6M | 30% |
| AB | 979 | $646.4M | 27% |
| MB | 439 | $559.9M | 23% |
| SK | 662 | $480.8M | 20% |
| ON | 21 | $13.8M | 1% |
| NU | 1 | $25.0K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 1,521 | $1.3B |
| 2 | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 789 | $814.0M |
| 3 | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 772 | $320.7M |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership
$46.0M
--
Manitoba Metis Federation Inc.
$14.5M
--
The Governors of the University of Calgary
$12.6M
--
CKUA Radio Foundation
$11.0M
--
A.S.T.C. Science World Society
$10.4M
--
Pacific National Exhibition
$10.0M
--
A.S.T.C. Science World Society
$10.0M
--
Pacific National Exhibition
$10.0M
--
Red River College Polytechnic
$10.0M
--
A.S.T.C. Science World Society
$10.0M
--
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited
$10.0M
--
Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership
$90.0M--
Maintaining Rail Connectivity in Northern Manitoba
Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership
$90.0M--
Maintaining Rail Connectivity in Northern Manitoba
Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership
$60.0M--
Maintaining Rail Connectivity in Northern Manitoba
District of Kitimat|District de Kitimat
$55.0M--
Replace the Haisla Bridge
District of Kitimat
$55.0M--
Replace the Haisla Bridge
Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership
$50.0M--
Support port pre-development in Churchill, MB
Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership
$46.0M--
Operate the Hudson Bay Railway Company, Port of Churchill Company and other related corps
City of Burnaby
$30.0M--
Improve emergency response capacity for the City of Burnaby
City of Burnaby
$30.0M--
Improve emergency response capacity for the City of Burnaby
Rick Hansen Institute
$23.6M--
Advance innovations in spinal cord injury research and care
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute
$23.6M--
Advance innovations in spinal cord injury research and care
University of Saskatchewan
$17.4M--
Establish a western Canadian vaccine manufacturing facility
University of Saskatchewan
$15.6M--
Establish a western Canadian vaccine manufacturing facility
University of Saskatchewan
$15.6M--
Establish a western Canadian vaccine manufacturing facility
University of Saskatchewan
$15.6M--
Establish a western Canadian vaccine manufacturing facility
Manitoba Metis Federation Inc.
$14.5M--
Administer the Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Métis Economic Development
The Governors of the University of Calgary
$12.6M--
Create an International Policy Program at the University of Calgary
CKUA Radio Foundation
$11.0M--
Enhance CKUA's sustainability while strengthening Alberta's arts and culture ecosystem
A.S.T.C. Science World Society
$10.4M--
Perform infrastructure modernization and gallery upgrades for Science World - Budget 2021
Pacific National Exhibition
$10.0M--
Pandemic adaptation and modernization for Pacific National Exhibition - Budget 2021
A.S.T.C. Science World Society
$10.0M--
Perform infrastructure modernization and gallery upgrades for Science World - Budget 2021
Pacific National Exhibition
$10.0M--
Enhance shoulder season tourism experiences at a Vancouver amusement park - Budget 2021
Red River College Polytechnic
$10.0M--
Support increased research and training capabilities in aerospace at Red River College
A.S.T.C. Science World Society
$10.0M--
Perform infrastructure modernization and gallery upgrades for Science World - Budget 2021
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Limited
$10.0M--
Assist Calgary Stampede festival to maintain and enhance operations Budget 2021
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