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The Western Economic Corridor (WEC) is an emerging industrial
INNOVATION HUB AND INVESTMENT ATTRACTION
initiative led by and located in Brazeau County, Alberta’s most business-friendly municipality
Our mission
Maximize economic opportunities associated with emerging commodities and technologies, including but not limited to hydrogen, biomass, geothermal, rare-earth minerals, and helium development.
Grow and promote our oil and gas, forestry, and agricultural sectors by facilitating partnership opportunities with new investors and repurposing current industrial infrastructure.
Implement a favourable tax and regulatory regime to ensure our citizens and businesses thrive.
Promote Indigenous reconciliation from both economic and environmental perspectives.
Market industrial infrastructure.
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138 kV Transmission Line
240 kV Transmission Line
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Brazeau County is actively welcoming investors, entrepreneurs, businesses, and residents, offering one of the lowest municipal property tax rates in Alberta and Canada. They prioritize keeping money in the hands of ratepayers and are dedicated to reducing red tape to facilitate investment and development. The County’s council and staff are committed to fostering economic growth and investment within and beyond the region.