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Mr. Speaker, it is fitting that as we focus this sitting on the government’s budget, including how GNWT spending impacts the NWT economy and the role it can play in our economic recovery efforts, we are also beginning a territory-wide conversation about our government’s procurement practices and policies. Procurement is a significant tool that can positively increase the benefits of government spending on the private sector and, as a result, on the economy as a whole.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of February 28, 2021

Issued February 26, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on March 3, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

March 1

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Mr. Speaker, the NWT Association of Communities, or NWTAC, represents all 33 of the NWT’s incorporated communities. The NWTAC promotes the exchange of information among community governments, working together to reach collective goals for our communities across the NWT. Together they are an effective and passionate voice for community governments.

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Mr. Speaker, the NWT Association of Communities, or NWTAC, represents all 33 of the NWT’s incorporated communities. The NWTAC promotes the exchange of information among community governments, working together to reach collective goals for our communities across the NWT. Together they are an effective and passionate voice for community governments.

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Mr. Speaker, in a crisis, consistent and timely communications are crucial. The Government of the Northwest Territories understands the critical role of communications as part of our pandemic response it helps create safer behaviors, greater community solidarity, and in the end, improved health outcomes.

The Government of the Northwest Territories is providing funding to tourism operators that have exhausted the support available to them under the federal government’s Northern Business Relief Fund (NBRF) and Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF).

Tourism operators will be able to apply to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment to cover the same fixed operating costs set out under the NBRF.

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Mr. Speaker, March is Nutrition Month and I would like everyone to join me in celebrating. It is a time to highlight the importance of accessing and eating healthy food.  The theme this year is Good for You, Dieticians help you find your healthy.

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Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 has affected us all and the pandemic has highlighted why meeting these mandate commitments are so important. As global supply chains have been disrupted and economic activity has been restricted, the need for locally sourced food has become even more valuable.

Northern harvesters and trappers have been deeply impacted by COVID-19. Their economic livelihoods have been affected, which is an important part of northern culture. That is why now, more than ever, we need to support harvesting and land-based programs.

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Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories Power Corporation or NTPC provides an essential service to residents and businesses in the Northwest Territories. Without reliable electricity, many of the activities we take for granted, such as cooking, washing clothes or using our computers would be impossible. It is therefore critical that the Corporation maintains its assets to ensure that electricity is available when it is needed and that it is delivered at an affordable rate.

Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services issued the following media statement today as the fourth shipment of COVID-19 vaccines is expected to arrive in the Northwest Territories (NWT) later this week: