On April 5th, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will adjust the price of fuel in the Northwest Territories to reflect the current cost of fuel, transportation and taxes.

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Mr. Speaker, one of the priorities of our government is to make strategic infrastructure investments that connect communities, expand the economy, and reduce the cost of living.  There are a number of initiatives being undertaken to support this priority, and one of those is to continue to seek ways to advance the construction of all-season roads such as the Mackenzie Valley Highway and the Tłı̨chǫ Highway.

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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories understands how important it is for residents to have reliable and efficient access to driver and vehicle services. For this reason, we are committed to delivering and improving these services for the public, even during a global pandemic.

I would like to thank the employees working at driver and vehicle offices across the territory, including our regional contractors and online support staff.

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Uqaqti, uvani katimavikpangmi ilitchuripkarait qanuqangalutikraq hunigliqaa munaqrimun kiinauranik atuutinganun ilaulahilugi  inaurani ittuat, aglipkaqniarlugi havautating unmuktinniarlugu inuuniarniq akihuruaq. Matkua hurarautingit ikayurniarait Northwest Territories havaatigun inuit ikayurniaiqlugit tamairuat kiinauranik puvaklurnim payariarikangating.

Uqaqti, una pikaqapta ikayuqkavut Kavamavut una havalahipkaqlugu Tljchomi appqutiqpak.

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Mr. Speaker, professional engineers and geoscientists play an essential role in the growth and development of the Northwest Territories.  They help address our society’s needs and solve our problems. Their work is evident all around us – in our buildings, highways and airports; in our safe drinking water; in our power and communications; and in our mapping and resource development in the North, to name a few.

With the opening of Northwest Territories’ (NWT) winter roads, truck traffic on NWT highways is higher at this time of year. The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds residents and commercial drivers to drive safely. 

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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to strengthening our leadership and authority on climate change as well as enhancing efforts to stabilize the cost of power and increase the use of alternative and renewable energy. As part of these commitments, our government has made almost $26 million in energy-related investments this past year, which are highlighted in the 2019-20 Energy Initiatives Report, which was released in January.

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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its first progress reports on our territory-wide approach to climate change. 

Strengthening the government’s leadership and authority on climate change, ensuring climate change impacts are specifically considered when making government decisions as well as reducing the cost of power and increasing the use of alternative and renewable energy, are priorities of the Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2019-2023.

YELLOWKNIFE (December 22, 2020) – Premier Caroline Cochrane today announced the appointment of Steve Loutitt as the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure (INF) for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

Mr. Loutitt has over 30 years’ experience working in the public service in progressively senior roles within the former Department of Transportation and Department of Infrastructure, most recently as Acting Deputy Minister. He was appointed as Assistant Deputy Minister, Regional Operations in March 2020.