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Mr. Speaker, as we approach the one-year mark of this government, I would like to reflect on the progress we have made in strengthening our partnerships with Indigenous governments and the Government of Canada. Our recent trip to Ottawa, as part of the Council of Leaders, is a testament to the collaborative spirit we have built with our partners, and I am pleased to provide the Members of this Legislative Assembly with an update on that trip.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 22-28, 2024

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 21, 2024. 

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.

Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, issued the following statement today supporting the court-filed proposed plan for tobacco compensation:

“I am announcing a key step in our effort to recover money for our healthcare system from the cigarette companies that we claim misled Canadians for decades and caused increased healthcare costs. This legal process has already been long and complex, and we are pleased it may be moving toward a conclusion. 

Senior Home Heating Subsidy rates have been increased for subsidy recipients age 60 and over in Norman Wells, in recognition of the rising cost of home heating fuel.

The rate from October to April has been increased from $750/month to $1,455/month. The Government of the Northwest Territories will continue to monitor heating costs in Norman Wells and may adjust the subsidy rate, as needed.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising the public that planned maintenance work by NorthwesTel will temporarily impact all voice, internet, and cellular services – including 9-1-1 – in Kakisa, Enterprise, Fort Resolution, Fort Smith, and Hay River. This work is scheduled between 12:00 a.m. and
6:00 a.m. from October 22 to 25, 2024.

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Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to provide the Legislative Assembly with this fall economic and fiscal update. I will also use this opportunity to outline our progress towards the goals set out in our fiscal strategy.

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Mr. Speaker, when we talk about education, we often talk about meeting students where they are at. This means providing resources to students at every stage in developing their knowledge, skills and attitudes.

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Mr. Speaker, as we reflect on the 2024 wildfire season, we are reminded of the challenges we faced, including those we have lost protecting the Northwest Territories.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the 2024 wildfire season, a season that presented significant challenges to communities in the Northwest Territories, particularly Fort Good Hope.

Overall, we were fortunate to experience fewer community evacuations this year compared to previous years, but I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported response and recovery efforts during another difficult season.

A two-year extension to the Apprenticeship, Trades, and Occupation Certification Strategy has been released.