(March 11, 2013) - Prime Minister, honourable ministers, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Aboriginal government leaders, guests; this is a big day for the Northwest Territories. It is a day of hopes, a day of dreams, and a day of transformation.
(March 8, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, International Women's Day honours women's advancement towards equality and reminds us of the vigilance required to ensure that equality is maintained in every aspect of society.
(March 4, 2013) - Ladies and gentlemen, Parliamentary Secretary Rickford, , leaders, honoured friends…
I am pleased to be here today to speak to you about the bright future the Northwest Territories looks forward to and how we can all benefit together, as a territory and as a nation.
There is no better place than this room to address the intersection of two of the most important issues for Canadian governments today, Canadian companies, and Canadian communities.
(February 28, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, for the past year our government has been celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with the rest of Canada and the 15 other Commonwealth Realms.
(February 28, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to advise Members that the Tłįchǫ Government will be signing the Devolution AiP.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 28, 2013) – Premier Bob McLeod and Grand Chief Eddie Erasmus announced today that the Tłįchǫ Government will become a party to the Devolution Agreement-in-Principle.
I would like to welcome all those who have travelled to be with us here in Yellowknife. I hope you are all looking forward to the rest of your conference, I know it will be a valuable learning opportunity for everyone.
(February 15, 2013) - On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I would like to thank Mr. Duncan for his interest in and support for the Northwest Territories, especially on the devolution file, which is close to conclusion. We look forward to working with the Hon. James Moore in the interim, until the Prime Minister appoints the next Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.
(February 12, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is a proud sponsor of the 2013 Indspire awards. Formerly known as the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, Indspire promotes the development, education and professional advancement of Aboriginal people in Canadian society.
I will be attending the awards this week in Saskatoon. It gives me great pleasure to announce that two Northwest Territories residents will receive awards this year.
(February 8, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, last week I was honoured to represent the people and the potential of the Northwest Territories on the national stage at NWT Days. Since becoming Premier I have often said wouldn’t it be great if we could all go to Ottawa together, and Mr. Speaker, I can say with complete confidence, it was great. The Government of the Northwest Territories strengthened our presence in the nation’s capital and provided an opportunity to focus Canada’s attention on our priorities, potential and vision for the future.
