YELLOWKNIFE (March 28, 2017) – A study will be released this week that reports new Kimberlite Indicator Mineral (KIM) Chemistry in the Central Slave Geological Province that has potential to benefit future exploration in the region to find the next diamond deposits.
This study is planned for release by the Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS) on March 30, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. (MDT).
Delivered on March 15, 2017
Good morning. Thank you for inviting me here today to speak about oil and gas in the Northwest Territories.
It is my pleasure to be here this week – and to be joined by a number of representatives from both the NWT’s territorial and Aboriginal governments. It was good to see many of you at last night’s Northern Oil and Gas open house, and to share in a number of the conversations that were held. I encourage you to seek us out. You will discover that we share a great deal of common ground.
Delivered March 10, 2017
Mr. Speaker, our territory is a region of massive petroleum potential, and we have committed in our mandate to delivering a long-term strategy to capitalize on these reserves, and to bring oil and gas investment back to the NWT.
The need for this work was first identified during public engagements informing the development of the NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy.
Delivered on March 10, 2017
Mr. Speaker, the secret is out; or, to be more precise 150 secrets are coming out.
They are the foundation of a Canada-wide promotion highlighting the many reasons our territory is a spectacular place to live and visit.
From coast to coast, Canadians are learning about things like the Rabbit Kettle Tufa Mounds in Nahanni National Park, the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway, the Canol Trail, Ice Road Truckers and Fort Smith’s annual Paddlefest.
Delivered on March 9, 2017
Mr. Speaker, mining is the NWT’s biggest industry and the engine of our economy. For decades it has created opportunities for NWT businesses, provided Northerners with good, quality jobs, and contributed significantly to government revenues.
Delivered on March 9, 2017
The Government of the Northwest Territories made a commitment in its mandate to increase exports by promoting NWT products to international markets. I rise, today, to update my colleagues on recent activities supporting this commitment.
I am pleased to inform Members that following a long and concentrated lobby by our government and its partners, the Inuvialuit have been formally recognized under the Indigenous exception to the European Union’s seal products prohibition.
YELLOWKNIFE (MARCH 9, 2017) — Inuvialuit-created sealskin products will be an option for fashion-conscious Europeans combatting next year’s winter weather thanks to a long-standing lobbying effort led by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
The European Union (EU) has accepted the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) application to accept the Inuvialuit as a Recognized Body under the Indigenous exception to the EU seal products prohibition.
Delivered on March 8, 2017
Mr. Speaker, investments in the NWT film sector are growing the strength and diversity of our economy while promoting the unique sights, sounds, and stories of our territory worldwide.
We have made the commitment to support the film industry through investments in skill development, infrastructure, marketing and communications. We are fulfilling this commitment through the work of the NWT Film Commission and its ongoing implementation of our government’s film strategy.
YELLOWKNIFE (MARCH 8, 2017) — The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today took another concrete action to support its foundational mineral exploration sector by extending a popular, effective program.
The Work Credit Program, originally introduced in 2015 to offset costs for mineral explorers during a downturn in commodity prices, will be extended for two years beginning April 1, 2017 in response to continuing challenges.
Delivered on March 7, 2017
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories made a commitment in its mandate to support mineral exploration and the mining sector by implementing the Mineral Development Strategy.
I rise today to update my colleagues on our progress. Mr. Speaker, the Mineral Development Strategy has five pillars: creating a competitive edge; establishing a new regulatory environment; enhancing Aboriginal engagement and capacity; promoting sustainability; and enriching workforce development and public awareness.
