Joyce Taylor has been named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC).
BDIC is an accountable and independent Crown Corporation of the Government of the Northwest Territories providing resources for the economic development of the Northwest Territories.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 13, 2020
Issued August 12, 2020.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will attend a meeting of the Financial Management Board
All meetings and events subject to change.
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Government of the Northwest Territories
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), in partnership with the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), has launched a funding program that will help the Northwest Territories tourism industry recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
ITI regional offices will start accepting applications for the Growth and Recovery by Investing in Tourism (GRIT) Fund, a $1.5 million, one-time program cost-shared equally by ITI and CanNor. ITI will deliver the program on behalf of both governments.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today released a discussion paper seeking input on a proposed governance model for Aurora College and the development of the governance system for the polytechnic university.
As part of the transformation of Aurora College into a polytechnic university, the GNWT committed to establishing a new governance model for the institution. The Aurora College and Polytechnic University Governance discussion paper presents a proposed model as a starting point for discussion with partners and key stakeholders.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 12, 2020
Issued August 11, 2020
Private Time
All meetings and events subject to change.
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Government of the Northwest Territories
The attached is being released on behalf of Government of the Northwest Territories and the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Following a revision of the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to enhance support and emphasis on public safety, the Department of Industry Tourism and Investment (ITI) has selected 20 mineral exploration projects to receive program funding for 2020-21.
The 20 projects will benefit from the $1 million in total program funding. The successful projects were selected from 28 applications, which marks a continuing interest in NWT mineral exploration despite the significant challenges faced this year by the industry.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 11, 2020
Issued August 10, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events are 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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Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of August 11-17, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 10, 2020
· Shane Thompson will be on an ENR Regional tour (Fort Simpson, Nahanni Butte, Fort Liard, Sambaa K’e, Jean Marie River) on August 10-14
· Paulie Chinna will be on a Northwest Territories Housing Corporation Beaufort Delta tour on August 10-15
Today the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), R.J. Simpson, announced two new grants available for all post-secondary students accessing full-time Student Financial Assistance (SFA) benefits in the 2020-21 academic year as part of the GNWT COVID-19 Economic Relief Measures.
The SFA program supports students with post-secondary education-related expenses.
