December 8, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, the traditional economy plays a key role in diversifying our territorial economy and providing all communities and regions with opportunities and choices, a key goal of the 17th Legislative Assembly.
December 6, 2011- Minister David Ramsay has taken over as Chair of the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) for the next year.
“There has been significant momentum on reducing barriers to interprovincial trade over the last few years and I will ensure this momentum continues as I take on the role of Chair,” said Minister Ramsay. “I want to thank the Government of Prince Edward Island for all of their efforts and progress as Chair this previous year.”
December 2, 2011 - On today's show: It’s been a great year for tourism in the NWT. We’ll hear about a new training fund for people who work in the industry.
November 30, 2011– Minister of Transportation David Ramsay today received the completed Project Description Report (PDR) for the portion of the planned Mackenzie Valley Highway going through the Tulita District of the Sahtu Settlement Area.
November 29, 2011 - Trappers in each region of the Northwest Territories have been honoured for their achievements during last year’s trapping season.
“NWT trappers work hard at their craft, and these awards recognize the invaluable contribution they make to our economy,” said Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay. “I want to offer my congratulations to all of them for their well-deserved awards.”
Awards are given to the top trapper in each region in four categories:
November 25, 2011- The Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, was elected vice president of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) during the PNWER winter meeting in Victoria on November 18.
November 22, 2011 -The GNWT is doubling the number of fur pelts trappers can claim under the Grubstake program, from 200 to 400 pelts per trapper. This enables the most productive trappers to receive additional start-up funding in the fall of 2012.
November 15, 2011 - Good morning everyone. On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 39th Annual Geoscience Forum. I would like to say a special thank you to the Dettah Drummers for opening up the event today.
Putting together events like this forum are no easy task. Please join me in thanking the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines and the Northwest Territories Geoscience Office – specifically the forum organizing committee – whose support makes this forum such a success, year after year.
November 9, 2011 - The GNWT will continue to promote and support a diversified economy that will provide for greater future stability in all kinds of economic cycles. - Minister of ITI David Ramsay, Akaitcho Business Development Corporation Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony, Nov. 8, 2011.
November 9, 2011 - "Geosciences information is the key tool that most geologists and prospectors turn to in determining both where and how to explore for these resources. Reliable geosciences data is vital to encourage exploration in areas with high resource potential, which in turn will foster significant mineral exploration investment in the Northwest Territories – contributing to the sustainability of the NWT mining industry." - Minister of ITI David Ramsay, CanNor/GNWT Geoscience Funding Announcement, Nov. 8, 2011
