The Government of the Northwest Territories is making an amendment to the Vital Statistics Regulations to enter into an information sharing agreement with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC). The information sharing agreement will assist in registering Inuvialuit with IRC on birth, thus enabling their enrollment to the Inuvialuit Trust on attaining the age of 18.
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Mr. Speaker, as part of the GNWT’s commitment to address homelessness in the territory, Housing NWT offers several client centred programs. Today I would like to highlight some of these programs as well as the investments we have made since the beginning of the 19th Legislative Assembly to support residents experiencing homelessness and those at risk of becoming homeless.
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Mr. Speaker, the knowledge and skills of professional engineers and geoscientists are vital in meeting the priorities of our government and in supporting the quality of life for Northerners.
As Minister of Infrastructure, I know how important these professions are to achieving our Mandate priorities, especially in making strategic infrastructure investments that connect communities and increasing the use of alternative and renewable energy.
Guided by Housing Northwest Territories’ (NWT) renewal strategy, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has streamlined processes for homeowner repair programs.
Housing NWT is going back to a single intake deadline annually for the following homeowner repair programs:
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 6 2023.
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Mr. Speaker, at long last, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the members of the new Aurora College Board of Governors have been selected.
I would like to welcome and congratulate the following individuals on their appointments:
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Mr. Speaker, at long last, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the members of the new Aurora College Board of Governors have been selected.
I would like to welcome and congratulate the following individuals on their appointments:
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Mr. Speaker, with the new year ahead of us, I am pleased to highlight the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission’s, or WSCC, new Strategic Plan, Paths Towards Safety
2023 – 2027, which is available for everyone to view on WSCC’s website.
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Mr. Speaker, caribou have sustained Northerners and communities across the Northwest Territories for generations.
Today, caribou herds face pressure from a wide range of natural factors and human activity throughout their range, including the impacts of climate change. We all want to see healthy caribou herds that can sustain harvest and cultural traditions for generations to come.
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Mr. Speaker, it is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner! The draw for extended-stay campsites at the Prelude and Reid Lake campgrounds will be held this Sunday in Yellowknife.
These popular campgrounds, Mr. Speaker, are just two of the 17 facilities that are managed and maintained by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment across our territory.
