April 11, 2011 - I must object to both your characterization of the Devolution Agreement in Principle (“AiP”) and your statements related to the history of the negotiations leading to the AiP, as set out in your letter published in the News/North on March 28th, 2011.
March 23, 2011 - Premier Floyd K. Roland says Canada’s commitment to construct an all-season road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk demonstrates that NWT priorities are being heard and recognized in Ottawa. The road is an important first step for the Mackenzie Valley Highway project.
The Premier says the commitment reflects federal recognition that investment in northern infrastructure needs can promote financial recovery and nation building.
March 23, 2011 - Premier Floyd K. Roland offers congratulations to Mr. Eddie Erasmus, who was elected Tlicho Grand Chief yesterday.
“I look forward to working with Mr. Erasmus bilaterally and as part of the regional leaders table,” said Premier Roland. “I hope to meet with Grand Chief-elect Erasmus in the coming weeks to discuss matters of mutual interest.”
The Tlicho Government, created in 2005 by the Tlicho Agreement, is the NWT’s first Aboriginal self-government.
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March 18, 2011 - The Government of the Northwest Territories is joining the Government of Canada and other provinces in responding to last week’s tragic earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
“Our prayers and thoughts are with the people of Japan, and with those NWT residents who have loved ones in the area,” said Premier Floyd K. Roland.
March 9, 2011 - Premier Floyd K. Roland tabled the Creating Our Future Together report today.
March 4, 2011 - Today, the Premier spoke about Devolution and the Agreement-in-Principle.
February 22, 2011 - Putting forward the business case for federal investment in the Mackenzie Valley Highway was the primary focus when Transportation Minister Michael McLeod met with federal Transport Minister Chuck Strahl on Friday. The two Ministers were participating in the Western Transportation Advisory Council (WESTAC) meeting in Richmond, B.C.
Minister McLeod was following up on his November 2010 meeting with Minister Strahl on the Mackenzie Valley Highway, and the two Ministers had a productive discussion.
February 16, 2011 - The Premier made a special announcement during Session today.
February 15, 2011 - The feasibility of running a fibre optics cable from the south of the Northwest Territories to Inuvik, and eventually to Tuktoyaktuk, is being studied by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
The Minister of Finance, J. Michael Miltenberger, says the fibre link is important in improving data communications for both the public and private sector in the communities along the route.
February 9, 2011 - The President of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Betty Villebrun, today signed the agreement-in-principle (AiP) on devolution formalizing their intent to be a part of negotiations towards a final agreement.
The AiP was previously signed by Northwest Territories Premier Floyd K. Roland, Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Ms. Nellie Cournoyea, and Canadian Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians Mr. John Duncan.
