Check against delivery
Mr. Speaker, in 2018, the Government of the Northwest Territories released the 2030 Energy Strategy, our roadmap to supporting secure, affordable, and sustainable energy in the NWT.
Guided by the Energy Strategy, the Climate Change Strategic Framework and the GNWT’s mandate, we are working to increase the use of alternative and renewable energy and reduce the territory’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Check against delivery
Mr. Speaker, the knowledge and skills of professional engineers and geoscientists are vital in meeting the priorities of our government and in supporting the quality of life for Northerners.
As Minister of Infrastructure, I know how important these professions are to achieving our Mandate priorities, especially in making strategic infrastructure investments that connect communities and increasing the use of alternative and renewable energy.
Check against delivery
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has mandate commitments to strengthen its leadership and authority on climate change and to ensure that climate change impacts are specifically considered when making government decisions.
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Infrastructure recognizes the challenge climate change presents, and are the taking necessary steps to ensure public infrastructure is more resilient to the impacts of a warming planet and can meet the current and future needs of NWT residents.
Check against delivery
Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of the 19th Legislative Assembly, this government established its mandate of 22 priorities set by all Members and based on what they heard from their constituents.
Two of those mandate priorities are to increase employment in small communities and to make strategic infrastructure investments.
Effective immediately, the Government of the Northwest Territories is offering daily walk-in and appointment booking services to clients at the Yellowknife Driver and Vehicle office.
Check against delivery
Mr. Speaker, through strategic infrastructure investments, this government is committed to supporting the expansion and diversification of our economy, improving the quality of life for residents, and lowering cost of living in the territory.
Check against delivery
Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories transportation system is critical to connect residents and communities, to support the economy and to allow for the delivery of goods and services.
Our government is committed to improving, maintaining and expanding our highway system to offer safe and reliable infrastructure that can adapt to the effects of time and climate change, while also creating training and employment opportunities for our residents.
Last week Cabinet members and officials from the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) attended the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver to promote the territory’s mineral resource, exploration, and development sector.
To mark 2023 Industry Day, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) is releasing a presentation that details planned capital spending for the year ahead.
Every year, Industry Day is an opportunity for contractors and organizations interested in doing business with the GNWT to find more information on capital projects planned for the upcoming fiscal year and expected budgets for these projects.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
