WD also hosted more than 20 seminars on topics ranging from business planning and understanding financial statements, to export readiness. WD's mandate is to help strengthen and diversify the western Canadian economy, coordinate federal economic activities in the West and reflect western Canadian interests in national decision making. WD is a part of the Industry Portfolio , which focuses on helping Canadian businesses fulfill their potential to innovate, grow and create jobs. By providing advice, support and assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises, WD contributes to the federal government's job creation strategy. The WD office is temporarily located on the second floor of 1919 Rose Street in Regina.
Service is available in English and French.
A permanent location is expected to open officially later this summer.