What are the Objectives of the WDP?
The underlying objective of the WDP is to create a stronger West and a stronger Canada. Several guiding principles are used to help assess how initiatives contribute to this objective, including: • A strengthened western Canadian innovation system, which connects western research with industry’s commercialisation focus; • An improved business climate in Western Canada, fostering increased competitiveness in global markets and sustained growth; • Increased economic activity that improves the viability, prosperity, and quality of life for individuals and communities across Western Canada; • Increased economic research in the areas of, innovation, business developement and entrepreneurship and community economic development to provide a sound base for economic development in areas of importance to Western Canada.
