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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the recent Housing Symposium that was hosted by the NWT Housing Forum on January 22nd and 23rd in Yellowknife. This year’s symposium marked the first in-person gathering since the Forum began in 2023. Over the course of two days, we engaged in important discussions, shared innovative ideas, and strengthened our partnerships.
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Drin Gwiinzii, Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the establishment of the Hamlet of Tsiigehtchic.
The new Hamlet’s first Mayor and Council were sworn in on January 15, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the community of Tsiigehtchic and for the Northwest Territories.
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 10, 2025.
Meetings and Appearances
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Mr. Speaker, the Department of Health and Social Services is committed to enabling seniors to age in place with dignity as close to home as possible. With an aging population and an increase in the complexity of healthcare needs, the demand for Personal Support Workers is growing.
Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek has presented the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) 2025-26 budget to the 20th Legislative Assembly.
Budget 2025-2026 addresses cost pressures in programs and services while departments continue work toward the fiscal sustainability strategy targets in Restoring Balance: A Fiscal Sustainability Strategy for the 20th Legislative Assembly.
Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders in Yellowknife on January 23, 2025, the first meeting held during the 2024-2025 school year. The Education Leaders group is comprised of Board Chairs from every education body – District Education Authorities and District Education Councils – in the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife Airport (YZF) is pleased to announce the addition of brand-new concession seating in the air terminal building.
This upgrade is designed to enhance the travel experience, providing a more comfortable and welcoming space where visitors can relax, enjoy a meal, or simply unwind before their journey. Whether grabbing a quick coffee or a bite to eat, the new seating area offers the perfect spot to sit back and recharge.
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Mr. Speaker, a year ago, I delivered the first Sessional Statement of the 20th Legislative Assembly. We had not yet established our collective priorities, or the government mandate that flows from them, but we had begun to establish the relationships essential to the work of consensus government, which continue to shape our efforts today.
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Kam Lake, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment will be absent from the House today and tomorrow to attend the Arctic 360 Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
