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and public sector partnerships to streamline the delivery of programs and services tosmall businesses throughout Western Canada. Our Points of Service database canassist with locating the WD office nearest you.2.0 PROGRAM: WESTERN DIVERSIFICATION FUND PROGRAMS2.1 First Jobs ProgramThe First Jobs Program helps small firms hire science and technology grads to performtechnology adoption projects aimed at increasing productivity. As well as providing yourfirm technological expertise, the program also provides many young western Canadianstheir "first job" in areas related to their field of training and their chosen careers.2.2 International Trade Personal ProgramThe International Trade Personnel Program (ITPP) is designed to help small andmedium-sized businesses enhance their international competitiveness and to provideemployment opportunities for unemployed or under-employed post-secondarygraduates.2.3 WD Sponsored Loan ProgramsWD is creating new and alternative sources of capital for small and medium-sizedbusinesses by working closely with financial institutions to create a specialized series ofloan programs. These loan programs target industry sectors important to WesternCanada and provide patient and flexible debt capital on terms especially suited to theunique needs and cash flow requirements of these small businesses.These programs are provided on commercial terms by financial institutions such aschartered banks, credit unions, trust companies, cooperatives, the Farm CreditCorporation and the Business Development Bank of Canada. Each lending institutionfunds its own program and makes the decision on all loan approvalsTo help small and medium-sized businesses access these specialized loan programs,WD:provides expertise for developing and refining business plans, completingtechnology reviews and preparing other documentation required by a lendinginstitution.leads the formation of private sector industry advisory groups. These groupsadvise WD and lending institutions on strategies to support a targeted industryand on the administration of individual loan programs. The advisory groups donot assess loan applications.Pg. 257
Arrangements between WD and various financial institutions provide for increasedfinancing for businesses in the following targeted sectors: (Note: Not all funds will be"industry" - could be a target "group", ie. Aboriginals)Advanced Technology Loans: WD and the TD Bank have established a loan programfor companies that develop and commercialize advanced technology.Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology: WD and the Royal Bank haveestablished a loan program for companies involved in new materials that enable designor manufacture of new or improved products, or purchase, produce, or supply newmanufacturing techniques and machines within the manufacturing process.Knowledge Based Industry: WD and Business Development Bank have establishing aloan program for companies that rely heavily on research and development to acquirenew technologies to create products or processes.Information Technology and Telecommunications: Companies that develop,manufacture, produce and market computers, software, services, telecommunications,electronics, or instrumentation can access financing through the WD-sponsored loanprogram with the Royal Bank or with the CIBC.Tourism: Tourism businesses having a proven, commercially-viable product or servicethat falls within a broad range of tourism themes may be able to access financingthrough this loan program established by WD and the Business Development Bank ofCanada.Biotechnology: An arrangement with the Royal Bank and WD to provide financing forcompanies that are involved in biological processes or products.Environmental Technology: WD, Environment Canada, and the m Bank haveestablished financing for companies that produce or supply technologies, products,processes or services related to the environment.Agriculture Value-Added Processing: WD-sponsored loan programs have beenestablished with Farm Credit Corporation and CIBC; with Royal Bank; and with TD Bankfor companies that process primary agricultural products in either food and non-foodareas to add further value to the product.Health: A WD-sponsored loan program with the Royal Bank will assist research,pharmaceutical, medical device, and medical information companies to obtain financing.Self-Reliance Loans: The Self-Reliance Loan Program is a pilot program offered incooperation with Vancouver City Savings Credit Union and is designed to improveaccess to patient debt capital for small businesses starting or expanding in BritishColumbia's Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley.Pg. 257
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Theatre Section1.0 Transition Year
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Health Canada .....................
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National Research Council..........
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WRITING A PROPOSAL TO GOVERNMENTThi
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Introduction of the Concept: Explai
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Appendices: include résumés, lett
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LIST OF FEDERAL PROGRAMSTHE ATLANTI
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3.2 Contacts:Prince Edward Island B
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A.D.E.L. - Kent L.E.D.A. Inc., P.O.
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a comprehensive forecast of the nat
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BPAV will maintain a list of lender
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
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2.20 IDEA SME Fund: Federal Office
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CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTSDANCE SE
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Grants to Video ArtistsGrants to Fi
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payments to technicians, actors and
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Projects must have clearly defined
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Option B: Project FundingThe Canada
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short biographies of the members of
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theatre compositions, up to $20,000
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create or reinforce theatre touring
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10.0 PROGRAM: GRANTS TO ART MUSEUMS
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also submit one copy of at least 16
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4.0 PROGRAM: INTERNATIONAL TRANSLAT
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Participating WritersTo qualify for
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The magazine must have a minimum pr
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The Canada Council accepts writing
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The Outreach Program provides assis
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DEPARTMENT OF CANADIAN HERITAGE1.0
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Young Canada Works in Both Official
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umbrella organizations). In additio
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Enjoy the commitment and support of
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Canadian Heritage, District Office,
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Foundation for the Study of Process
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12.1 Commonwealth Youth Service Awa
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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Aboriginal organizations interested
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FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA (DFO)1.
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ENVIRONMENT CANADA (EC)1.0 PROGRAM:
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OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FROM FORD-
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supplements, nutrition counselling,
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12.0 PROGRAM: ABORIGINAL HEAD START
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CANADIAN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH F
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA1
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CANADA PENSION PLAN1.0 CANADA PENSI
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OLD AGE SECURITY PROGRAM1.0 OLD AGE
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NATIONAL LITERACY SECRETARIAT (NLS)
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consideration when they are filling
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a corporate commitment to First Nat
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Northwest Territories Region Yukon
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