The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) has made the decision to remove products of Russian origin from its shelves in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
NTLCC is working with all NWT liquor stores to ensure that all Russian-made products are removed. Russian-made products will also no longer be available for purchase by NWT liquor licence and liquor permit holders.
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Mr. Speaker, today I want to share some details about a new initiative led by the
Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission, called Safe Workplace. Launched this year in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, Safe Workplace is a health and safety program that recognizes employers for their workplace safety performance and helps others identify areas to improve.
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Mr. Speaker, the trucking sector is an important industry in the Northwest Territories. Our communities and residents rely on this sector to deliver essential supplies to northern communities every day. At the same time, the health and safety of NWT residents is a top priority of the Government of the Northwest Territories. We must consider policies that will make our transportation system safer for everyone.
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Mr. Speaker, today I am providing an update on easing public health restrictions as we move toward lifting the public health emergency on April 1st. We have seen a steady decline in cases in the NWT since the mid-January peak after, but not before Omicron produced over three times the number of new COVID-19 infections compared to all previous waves of the virus combined in the NWT.
Following the changes to Public Health Orders announced by the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) last week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is revising its implementation of the GNWT Employee Vaccination Policy.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making changes to current Public Health Orders that will ease restrictions in the Northwest Territories.
As of March 1, 2022, travel requirements for self-isolation will be reduced, gathering restrictions will end, as well as the Proof of Vaccine (PVC) Program for businesses.
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Mr. Speaker, traditional lifestyles are a very important part of the social, cultural, and economic fabric of communities in the Northwest Territories.
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Mr. Speaker, Partnership is a theme I have spoken about many times since becoming the Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation. The reason for this is simple: the most effective way to address the housing crisis in the Northwest Territories, is by working in partnership with Indigenous governments, community governments, non-governmental organizations, and the Government of Canada.
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Mr. Speaker, yesterday the world was thrust into uncertainty and turmoil as Russia launched an attack and subsequent invasion of Ukraine.
The Northwest Territories stands with Ukraine. The images coming out of the eastern European nation are horrifying. My heart goes out to those who are forced to flee their homes to find safety, and to those who have lost their lives in a senseless act of aggression by Russia.
The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) has announced a new mandate, composed of a statement of mission, values, and vision. A key deliverable under A Strategy for Renewal of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, the mandate reflects the NWTHC’s role in social wellness, and sets the stage for further steps in the renewal.
