Western Economic Diversification Canada
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WD Visibility Guidelines: Quick Reference

Federal Government Identifiers
Rules for identifying WD and the Government of Canada
Sample Acknowledgement Lines
WD Visibility in Practice
About operational materials
Obligation to notify WD Communications office


Materials that communicate or promote projects or initiatives undertaken by signatories to partnership agreements, grants and contribution recipients, or partners in the Western Canada Business Service Network (WCBSN) must acknowledge the support of Western Economic Diversification Canada. These materials may include:

Prior approval must be received from WD’s Communications Branch for any products using federal government identifiers.
  • Advertising (print, TV, radio, web)
  • Feature articles
  • News releases
  • Public displays
  • Reports and publications (newsletters, promotional brochures)
  • Signage
  • Websites 

This document is a companion to the complete WD Visibility Guidelines and to the communication protocols that form part of WD funding agreements. For a copy of the complete guidelines, or for more information, approvals and guidance, please contact the WD Communications Manager in your region.