Industry, Tourism and Investment

Canada's energy and mines minister agree to continue critical work creating long-term prosperity and protecting the nnvironment

YELLOWKNIFE (August 27, 2013) — Canada's energy and mines ministers today agreed to continue critical work to enhance Canada's position as a global energy and mining leader. The meeting was co-chaired by the Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable David Ramsay, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.

Growing Forward 2 Agricultural Program Launched in Northwest Territories

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (August 13, 2013) – Today, Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Northwest Territories Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister David Ramsay announced Growing Forward 2 program details for the agricultural sector in the Northwest Territories (NWT).  The announcement follows the signing of the Canada-Northwest Territories Growing Forward 2 multilateral and bilateral contribution agreements.

Lifejacket loaner station newest addition to Fred Henne Beach

YELLOWKNIFE (July 24, 2013) - A Lifejacket Loaner Station program will pilot this August at Fred Henne beach, providing free lifejackets for the public to borrow and then return after use for other patrons.

The GNWT is working in partnership with the Lifesaving Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories (Lifesaving Society), Canada’s expert on water safety, to put the pilot program in place. This is the first time a Lifesaving Society lifejacket loaner station will pilot in the Northwest Territories.

GNWT reviews beach safety

YELLOWKNIFE (July 5, 2013) – The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is undertaking a review of the use of the beaches at Fred Henne and Hay River Territorial Parks.

“Last week our community faced the tragic loss of a young boy at Long Lake,” said Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister David Ramsay.  “We offer our sincere condolences to his family during this extremely difficult time.”

GNWT and De Beers Canada sign Socio-Economic Agreement for Gahcho Kué

YELLOWKNIFE (June 28, 2013) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and De Beers Canada (DBC) have signed a Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) for the proposed Gahcho Kué Project in the North Slave Region. The SEA relates to DBC’s plans to establish a mine and related facilities at Kennady Lake for the commercial production of rough diamonds.

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