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Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 6, 2020

Issued November 5, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

There are no public events or meetings scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

Internal Meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce, in partnership with the Federal government, the successful distribution of $1.583 million in COVID-19 emergency support funding. This funding is being provided for sport organizations by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations.

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Madam Speaker, we know that family violence continues to be a serious issue across Canada. The Northwest Territories consistently records among the highest rates of violence against women in Canada, as reported by Statistics Canada. Two women have been murdered in the last two months. This violence is as heartbreaking as it is unacceptable. As a Territory, we need to do better.

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Madam Speaker, today I am pleased to announce the successful distribution of $1.583 million in COVID-19 emergency support funding for sport organizations. This funding has been provided by the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations. 

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Madam Speaker, I would like to highlight some of the work the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission is doing to support employers and workers in the Northwest Territories during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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Madam Speaker, later today, I will be tabling a draft work plan that outlines how the Government of the Northwest Territories will undertake the preparation of an action plan to respond to the Calls for Justice presented in the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This document represents this government’s next steps forward in addressing the systemic causes of violence directed at Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people. 

More than 219 kilometres of highways in the Northwest Territories were improved this summer and fall, including:

·       200 kilometres of chipseal overlay

·       19 kilometres of roadway rehabilitation

·       Four bridge rehabilitation/maintenance projects

·       Pre-engineering work for several culvert replacements and one major culvert repair

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 5, 2020

Issued November 4, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

The Premier will be participating in a sitting of the Legislative Assembly.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will be chairing a Cabinet meeting.

The Premier will be meeting with the Business Advisory Council.

Internal Meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

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Madam Speaker, the 19^th Legislative Assembly is committed to making strategic infrastructure investments that connect our communities, expand our economy, and reduce the cost of living. From highways to airports to buildings, I would like to provide an update today on the significant progress our government has made to improve public infrastructure across the territory.