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Blockchain technology provides an all-embracing approach to multi-enterprise business transaction processing. As the adoption of blockchain technology grows, EDI will continue to provide the underlying conduit mechanism connecting to these networks. EDI has been around for a long time. The technology first came to use in the 1960s, and its use has been widespread since then. The main draws of EDI are that it reduces the amount of error-prone human intervention needed (i.e. – calling, printing, mailing, etc), and allows the secure, auditable transfer of information. Heavily used in supply chains, it’s a protocol for transferring structured data from ‘Point A’ to ‘Point B’. It is also governed by international standards (ANSI or EDIFACT) to ensure that all of the needed information is included. In an ERP setting, it helps to automate certain processes and eases the pressure of inter-business trade.

The Economic Development Initiative (EDI) provides financial support to projects that encourage economic diversification, business development, innovation, partnerships and increased support for small and medium-sized enterprises in official language minority communities (OLMCs).
In March 2018, the Government of Canada announced its Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future. The Plan comes with a budget of $2.7 billion over 5 years allocated among 15 federal departments and agencies.
 All projects are for economic development of businesses and communities, and the sustainable growth of Western Canada’s  communities.