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Mr. Speaker, appropriate community engagement is vitally important to all Government of the Northwest Territories departments and agencies, including the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.
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Mr. Speaker, it has always been my belief that partnership between our communities, the Government of the Northwest Territories and other levels of government are the key to increasing affordable housing in the Northwest Territories. Through the National Housing Co-investment Fund, we have an opportunity to make this a reality.
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 November 10, 2020.
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.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for October 28, 2020
Issued October 27, 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 House Strategy meeting.
The Premier will be attending a Financial Management Board meeting.
The Premier will be meeting with the Chief Public Health Officer.
Internal Meetings
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Mr. Speaker, today I wish to provide an update on the on-going efforts of the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs to work with community government partners to support the COVID-19 pandemic response.
We have all been affected by COVID-19. Taking action to slow the spread and protect public health has required leaders from all levels of government to act and adjust operations in order to continue serving Northwest Territories residents.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for October 27, 2020
Issued October 26, 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 House Strategy meeting.
The Premier will be participating in a Caucus meeting.
The Premier will be meeting with Charles McNeely, chair of the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated.
Internal Meetings
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 27-November 2, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 26, 2020
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.
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is seeking nominations for the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards.
Based on nominations from community members, fire departments and fire chiefs, the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards honour and recognize individuals and community fire departments for their significant contributions to fire safety and fire service in communities across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the continuation of supports for the NWT’s most vulnerable residents in obtaining general identification cards (GIC).
In 2017, the Departments of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) and Infrastructure (INF) partnered on a two-year pilot project to help Income Assistance (IA) applicants obtain GICs by waiving fees for approved IA applicants.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for October 26, 2020
Issued October 26, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events or meetings are scheduled
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be meeting with the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories.
The Premier will be holding an introductory meeting with the newly elected Gwich'in Tribal Council Grand Chief Ken Smith, and Deputy Grand Chief Kristine McLeod.
Internal Meetings
