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Publications about our programs and services and how WD's investment in the West strengthens Innovation, Business Development and Community Economic Growth.

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West at a Glance

Western Economic Diversification Canada prepares the West at a Glance report by bringing together key information related to the Western Canadian economy, including updates on significant regional developments and successes, recent provincial initiatives, key economic indicators and trends, and upcoming events.

Prairie Prosperity (report on water management)

2020 report on irrigation and water infrastructure projects envisioned for Saskatchewan as part of an approach to water management on the Prairies.

Previous Editions of West at a Glance

View previous editions of West at a Glance.

Women entrepreneurs in Western Canada (PDF)

WD-funded report on the activity and attitudes of western Canadian women entrepreneurs in 2019.

Youth entrepreneurs in Western Canada (PDF)

WD-funded report on the activity and attitudes of young western Canadian entrepreneurs in 2019.

The State of Venture Capital in Western Canada

Prepared by WD in January of 2017, the report "State of Venture Capital in Western Canada" looks at 20 years of data to describe the frequent trends and recent developments in the venture capital (VC) market in Western Canada. There were dramatic shifts in 2016, with VC investment dropping in Alberta following low oil and gas prices, while British Columbia continued to have the largest numbers.

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