June 11, 2012

June 6, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce the release of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs - United Nations International Year of Youth report.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming the year commencing on August 12, 2010 as the International Year of Youth.

YELLOWKNIFE (June 6, 2012) – Today the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister Responsible for Youth, released a report that profiles youth programs that took place in the NWT during the United Nations International Year of Youth, 2010-11.

May 28, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, since the implementation of the New Deal for NWT Community Governments in 2007, community governments have been in control of their own infrastructure priorities.  The New Deal has changed the way they do business with Municipal and Community Affairs, and as a result, the department’s role has transformed into that of coach, advisor and supporter.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 25, 2012) - On April 23, 2012, representatives from the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs presented Hay River Town Council with a report detailing the results of the investigation into the concerns raised by former mayor Kelly Schofield about the town’s operation. While the report points to a number of issues regarding the town’s operation, there was no evidence that there has been any misappropriation or other wrongdoing.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 3, 2012) – Ministers from Nunavut, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories have agreed to support a coordinated approach to working with the Government of Canada and highlighting shared challenges in infrastructure development. Together the territories will advocate for infrastructure programs that address the unique realities of building and maintaining infrastructure in the North.

March 14, 2012 - The Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) has identified a concern with a number of natural gas-burning forced-air furnaces that have the potential to introduce carbon monoxide fumes into the living environment.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, and toxic gas that is a product of incomplete combustion.

Please see the attached alert from the Office of the Fire Marshal.

 

February 17, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the 2012 Arctic Winter Games.  This year the Games are being held from March 4 to 10 in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Since 1970, the Arctic Winter Games have been bringing people from the circumpolar region together every two years for a celebration of sport and culture.  We are proud to once again participate in this event.

YELLOWKNIFE (January 11, 2011) – Today the Honourable Robert C. McLeod, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), announced a call for nominations for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year will mark the 21^st year of this award, which recognizes the important contributions volunteers make in communities across the NWT.

YELLOWKNIFE (January 10, 2012) – The Town of Fort Resolution had double cause for celebration last week as residents officially opened two community buildings. A new Youth Centre Complex and the retrofitted Antoine Beaulieu Hall will now provide opportunities for youth development and space for community gatherings.