Premier R.J. Simpson: Sessional Statement February 2024
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Legislative Assembly
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 30-February 5
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of January 26.
There is no scheduled travel for this time period.
Meetings and Appearances
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
2021-2022 GNWT Budget Approved
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Joint Release - Announcement on Bill 38: Protected Areas Act and Bill 44: Forest Act
Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, the Honourable Robert C. McLeod and Chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and the Environment, Mr. Cory Vanthuyne, are announcing today, that in the spirit of consensus government, an agreement has been reached to provide for the expedited review of Bill 38: Protected Areas Act during the May/June sitting of the Legislative Assembly.
Robert C. McLeod: Orange Shirt Day
Delivered October 3, 2017
Mr. Speaker, since 2013, September 30th has been marked as Orange Shirt Day, a day for all Canadians to remember the survivors of the residential school system.
Organizers chose an orange shirt as the symbol for that day based on a story told by Phyllis Jack Webstat, a survivor of the St. Joseph Mission Residential School in Williams Lake, BC. In her story, Ms. Webstat tells of having the shiny, new orange shirt her grandmother had given to her being taken away on her first day at residential school.
Bob McLeod – Opening Remarks at Energy Charrette 2014
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Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank Councilor Cecilia Beaulieu from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation for her welcoming remarks. On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I would like to also welcome you here this evening to discuss the energy opportunities and challenges facing the Northwest Territories today.
Bob McLeod – Government of the Northwest Territories Taking a More Prominent Role on the National Scene
Mr. Speaker, over the past few years, we have seen remarkable political development in the Northwest Territories. Land, resources and self-government agreements are being negotiated and settled. In April we concluded devolution and have seen the smooth transition of federal powers to the Government of the Northwest Territories. As a result of these efforts, northerners have taken greater control over their social, economic and political destinies, have found new ways to work together and have greater national prominence than ever before.
Bob McLeod – Family Violence Awareness Week
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has a vision of a strong, prosperous North. We know that creating this North starts with healthy, safe communities where people can prosper, free from the fear of violence.
J. Michael Miltenberger – Report on the Northwest Territories Power Corporation
Mr. Speaker, it has been a challenging summer for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. During this past summer the Taltson hydroelectric plant and the transmission lines between the Snare plants and Yellowknife were threatened by forest fires. Fortunately, all major infrastructure was preserved however, these same fires were responsible for half of the power outages experienced on the Snare system.
Government of the Northwest Territories Workplace Campaign
Mr. Speaker, investing in the health and well-being of our people and our communities and building prosperity in the Northwest Territories is at the heart of this Assembly’s priorities. But it is not our priority alone. Mr. Speaker, these goals are shared by many non-governmental organizations in our territory, by our citizens and by our employees.