The Western Diversification Program has issued 3,021 federal grants, totaling $2,358,494,342. Top recipients include Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership, District of Kitimat, and the University of Saskatchewan. Prairies Economic Development Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, and Pacific Economic Development Canada are the primary departments associated with these grants.
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Western Diversification Program
SaveTotal Grants
3,021
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 | District of Kitimat | 3 | $110.5M |
| 3 | University of Saskatchewan | 16 | $67.2M |
| 4 | City of Burnaby | 2 | $60.0M |
| 5 | The Saskatchewan Research Council | 9 | $45.4M |
| 6 | Town of Coronach | 30 | $36.3M |
| 7 | Science World | 3 | $30.4M |
| 8 | The Governors of the University of Alberta | 13 | $30.2M |
| 9 | Community Futures Development Association of B.C. | 9 | $27.6M |
| 10 | University of Calgary | 10 | $27.2M |
| 11 | Community Futures Pan West Network Inc | 5 | $25.1M |
| 12 | Flair Airlines Ltd. | 3 | $24.9M |
| 13 | Explore Edmonton Corporation | 14 | $24.5M |
| 14 | Rick Hansen Institute | 1 | $23.6M |
| 15 | Praxis Spinal Cord Institute | 1 | $23.6M |
| 16 | Coalfields, RM of | 9 | $22.3M |
| 17 | Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. | 5 | $21.0M |
| 18 | Donald's Fine Foods | 4 | $20.0M |
| 19 | PNE | 2 | $20.0M |
| 20 | The Business Link Business Service Centre | 18 | $20.0M |
Geographic Distribution by Province
| Province / Territory | Grants | Total Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC | 969 | $715.3M | 30% |
| AB | 958 | $623.9M | 26% |
| MB | 424 | $537.0M | 23% |
| SK | 648 | $468.4M | 20% |
| ON | 21 | $13.8M | 1% |
| NU | 1 | $25.0K | 0% |
Departments Administering This Program
| # | Department | Grants | Total Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairies Economic Development Canada | 1,471 | $1.2B |
| 2 | Western Economic Diversification Canada | 789 | $814.0M |
| 3 | Pacific Economic Development Canada | 759 | $308.6M |
| 4 | Unknown | 2 | $807.0K |
Recent Grants
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
Arctic Gateway Group Limited Partnership
$46.0M
--
Manitoba Metis Federation Inc.
$14.5M
--
CKUA Radio Foundation
$11.0M
--
Science World
$10.4M
--
Science World
$10.0M
--
Calgary Stampede
$10.0M
--
Red River College Polytechnic
$10.0M
--
TN-SCO Housing 92 Inc.
$10.0M
--
Science World
$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
$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
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute
$23.6M--
Advance innovations in spinal cord injury research and care
Rick Hansen 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
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
Science World
$10.4M--
Perform infrastructure modernization and gallery upgrades for Science World - Budget 2021
Science World
$10.0M--
Perform infrastructure modernization and gallery upgrades for Science World - Budget 2021
Calgary Stampede
$10.0M--
Assist Calgary Stampede festival to maintain and enhance operations Budget 2021
Red River College Polytechnic
$10.0M--
Support increased research and training capabilities in aerospace at Red River College
TN-SCO Housing 92 Inc.
$10.0M--
Creation of an entrepreneurial and community support hub in downtown Winnipeg
PNE
$10.0M--
Enhance shoulder season tourism experiences at a Vancouver amusement park - Budget 2021
Science World
$10.0M--
Perform infrastructure modernization and gallery upgrades for Science World - Budget 2021
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