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Mr. Speaker, there has been a lot of discussion in this House, and across the Northwest Territories, about the 2023 wildfire season.

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Mr. Speaker, March is Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, a nation-wide celebration of French language and culture.

This year, the Government of the Northwest Territories has teamed up with our Francophone partners CDÉTNO, Collège Nordique, and La Fédération
franco-ténoise to deliver a contest and celebrate our vibrant Francophone community, so be sure to visit the Education, Culture and Employment website for more details at the start of March.

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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories formed the Marine Transportation Services, or MTS, division in 2017 to ensure that remote communities on Great Slave Lake, the Mackenzie River and the Arctic Coast would have continued access to essential, everyday goods. After seven sailing seasons providing reliable, this commitment has not wavered.

Today, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement for Pink Shirt Day:

“As we mark Pink Shirt Day in the Northwest Territories, nationally and internationally, I ask all residents to promote safe environments for everyone – today and every day.

Media are invited to attend a special ceremony for the 2022 and 2023 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards in Yellowknife.

When: Thursday, February, 29, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Great Hall, Legislative Assembly

The Government of the Northwest Territories pays tribute to volunteers by annually presenting the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. A media release will be issued on February 29, 2024 with the names of all 2022 and 2023 recipients.

This March, Income Assistance recipients will receive a one-time additional benefit. The payment is determined based on the Market Basket Measure and is intended to help Northwest Territories residents with higher food costs. The one-time benefit will range from $343 and $717 depending on the community the recipient lives in.

The additional payment will be automatically included for Income Assistance clients in March, meaning recipients will not need to apply.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Education Hall of Fame.

The Education Hall of Fame provides lasting recognition and gratitude to those who have provided exemplary service or made a significant contribution to the field of education in the Northwest Territories.

Residents are encouraged to nominate an individual, team, or organization.

Have your say on managing the environment for the future by completing a survey on the regulatory systems and environmental protection measures in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

The NWT Environmental Audit is an independent review of the territory’s environmental regulatory system in the Mackenzie Valley and the quality of environmental data available to make resource management decisions in the NWT.

The North is experiencing climate warming faster than anywhere in Canada, and residents, businesses and governments across the Northwest Territories (NWT) are answering this call to action. Today, the Departments of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) and Infrastructure (INF) are releasing annual reports on climate action, energy that outline progress made in the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Gender-affirming health care services continue to be available in the NWT for transgender residents, including children and youth.