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Mr. Speaker, approximately one year ago, I stood in this Assembly and introduced Budget 2020 as part of a journey. I described it as a foundation from which we could build a positive fiscal path towards long term economic growth and stability. There were already negative economic indicators but I said that we should not describe our circumstances as a crisis. I said that I was cautiously optimistic that achieving our priorities and building from a solid foundation was possible with discipline and planning.

Indigenous Languages Month, celebrated in February each year highlights the nine official Indigenous languages of the Northwest Territories, honouring the culture and knowledge that each language has passed on through generations,

The theme for Indigenous Languages month 2021 is “Cook with Me” to celebrate the important role of food and cooking in cultural traditions, identity, and community.

This year’s event is celebrated in partnership with the NWT Literacy Council and encourages all residents to learn about our official Indigenous languages and speak them with pride.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green issued the following statement today:

“Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has been faced with finding unique ways to deal with the challenges presented to us. Most recently, our government has been tasked with finding creative ways to ensure the deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines are administered safely to Northwest Territories (NWT) residents in some of Canada’s most remote Northern communities.

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Mr. Speaker, I give notice that I will deliver the Budget Address on Thursday, February 4, 2021.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Mr. Speaker, I want to welcome everyone back to the Chamber for the resumption of the Second Session of the 19th Legislative Assembly. We have a lot of work ahead of us over the next two months, and I look forward to working in close collaboration and partnership with both sides of this House. We all have the best interests of the Northwest Territories and its people in mind, and as we make progress on the priorities of this Legislative Assembly, it will be for the benefit of current and future generations of NWT residents.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.

The latest extension continues through February 16, 2021. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated considerably across Canada in recent weeks as the country’s caseload surged to its highest point in the pandemic.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of February 2-8, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 1, 2021

There is no travel scheduled for this time period.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

Given the unique and significant impact of COVID-19 on the Northwest Territories economy and labour market, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has created a streamlined labour market recovery program to support broad sectors of our economy in response to the pandemic.

This time-limited funding is available now to support immediate labour market recovery. The funding includes three categories of support:

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of January 31, 2021.

Issued January 29, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on February 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

February 1

A two-day virtual Anti-Poverty Roundtable wrapped up on January 27 with a commitment by members to increase food security in the Northwest Territories (NWT) with  locally produced, harvested and affordable food – a commitment outlined in the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) mandate.