5oth anniversary MINISTRY DINNERSince 2015, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) has organized the annual Ministry DinnerThe purpose of the event is to bring together EDA members and stakeholders with specific Ministers and senior staff from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, to network, share information about programs and explore potential partnerships. The dynamic format of the dinner involves rotating table visitations with senior federal and provincial government representatives from key departments related to economic development. Delegates are invited to wear gold attire to celebrate EDA's 50th Anniversary! | Supported by: Our Gold Partner - The County of Grande Prairie. Also supported by the Government of Alberta.
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Government of Canada and Government of Alberta Representatives
Hon. Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations Stephanie Clarke, Deputy Minister, Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Michele Evans, Assistant Deputy Minister, Prairies Economic Development Canada Shannon Marchand, Deputy Minister, Alberta Advanced Education Gosia Cichy-Weclaw, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Immigration & Multiculturalism Grant Winton, Deputy Director, Northwestern Regional Office – Alberta, Yukon & NWT, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Jennifer Jabs, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Jobs Economy & Trade, International Trade Division Sylvia Lepki, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Jobs Economy & Trade, Economic Development & Business Supports Division Liam Stone, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Jobs Economy & Trade, Economic Strategy & Investment Division Delon Chan, Head of Edmonton Office, Global Affairs Canada | Ronda Gouldon, Deputy Minister, Alberta Forestry & Parks Carla Johnson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Education Rick Christiaanse, CEO, Invest Alberta Keith Bradley, Chief Operating Officer, Invest Alberta Mary Persson, Deputy Minister, Alberta Infrastructure Katrina Bluetchen, Executive Director, Export & Investment, Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation Fiona Smythe Wilson, Outreach Officer, Immigration, Refugees, & Citizenship Canada Janak Alford, Deputy Minister, Alberta Technology and Innovation Sherri Wilson, Deputy Minister, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Dolan Bogus, Outreach and Engagement, Procurement Assistance Canada Kevin Ramnarine, Director (Alberta) Policy, Planning and External Relations, PrairiesCan |
Pre-Dinner Government Program Showcase
A pre-dinner networking event is being held from 5:00-5:50 PM in the foyer outside Valley Ballroom on the second floor.
During that time, a number of Government of Alberta and Government of Canada programs will be showcased (listed below).
These program representatives will be available prior to the start of the dinner only.
Agricultural Investment & Export Services Alberta Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership Grants Programs On-Farm Value Added Economic Development in Rural Alberta Plan Small Community Opportunity Program Agriculture Societies Alberta Film Commission Alberta Made Screen Industries Program Book Publishers Operating Grant Community Facility Enhancement Program Community Initiatives Program Project-Based Grant Magazine Publishers Operating Grant Alberta Advantage Immigration Program International Qualifications Assessment Service Aboriginal Business Investment Fund Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative Economic Stream Alberta Economic Dashboard Alberta Major Projects | Alberta Site Selector Tool Alberta Regional Dashboard Alberta Export Tool Trade Missions Alberta Film and Television Tax Credit Northern and Regional Economic Development Program (NRED) Small Business Supports Economic Policy and Economic Competitiveness Branch Investment and Growth Fund Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program Alberta Community Partnership Local Government Fiscal Framework Capital funding Operating funding Public Library Services Branch Career, Employment, and Information Services (CEIS) Alis Careers, Learning and Employment Website (alis.alberta.ca) Training and Employment Services Directory PrairiesCan Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) |