When Canada West Foundation was created almost 40 years ago, its founders realized that a better understanding of western Canada and greater input from the region into national decisions were essential elements of both a thriving and prosperous West and a thriving and prosperous Canada. If parts of the country are misunderstood, ignored or treated unfairly, all Canadians suffer in the long run.
Canada is a wonderfully diverse country with its people spread across the second largest nation-state in the world. There are many things that tie us together as Canadians, but there is no doubt that each part of the country is unique and brings a different set of characteristics and perspectives to the national table. Understanding and integrating this diversity is a challenge as big as Canada itself.
As the country continues to wrestle with a wide range of public policy challenges, Canada West Foundation is furthering its efforts through its West in Canada Project to ensure that western Canadians are heard and understood. The project aims to further shed light on the West, communicate its frustrations and aspirations, seek ways to build on the common ground and weave the region into the national whole.
Publication: Sharing the Load: Addressing the Regional Economic Effects of Canadian Climate Policy