The Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada () is the

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in the

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who served as the chief executive of

Western Economic Diversification Canada In Canada, the Regional Development Agencies (RDA) are the seven Government of Canada, federal government agencies responsible for addressing key economic challenges and furthering economic development, Economic diversification, diversification, an ...

(WD). The post was traditionally held by an MP from

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, although occasionally the responsibilities were accorded to a more senior cabinet minister, such as the Industry minister. As of November 4, 2015, WD, along with Canada's other regional development agencies, is operated as part of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) portfolio, led by Minister

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. Related regional development posts include

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and

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, positions which have also been folded into ISED under Minister Bains. On August 5, 2021, the

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announced that Western Economic Diversification would be divided into two new agencies—PacifiCan for BC; and PrairiesCan for Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan.West at aglance
wd-deo.gc.ca

Ministers

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{{Cabinet of Canada Western Economic Diversification 1988 establishments in Canada Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada