YELLOWKNIFE - Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement on the Enbridge Line 21 pipeline today:

“I was pleased to learn that operations have resumed for Enbridge’s Line 21 pipeline after almost 2 years of no activity.

"Resource development has, and will continue to be, the backbone of our economy and is central to ensuring a good source of middle class jobs and business opportunities. Our territory has mineral and petroleum resources and the development of those resources can have a transformative effect on our people and economy.

YELLOWKNIFE (September 26, 2018) – Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann offers his congratulations to the Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDÉTNO) on 15 years of support for economic development and employability of Francophones and Francophiles in the Northwest Territories.

YELLOWKNIFE (July 11, 2018) – Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann and Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caroline Cochrane offer the following statement commemorating the 30^th anniversary of the Great Northern Arts Festival.

“The arts help build our economy, enhance our education, strengthen our communities’ and most of all, bring us together. They also contribute to the way we tell our stories, share our cultures, celebrate our traditions and bridge our past with our future.

YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2018) - In recognition of Mining week in the NWT, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann is issuing the following statement on the NWT Mining Sector: 

“I’m pleased to see many indications that the future is bright for this ever-important sector.

“Grassroots exploration is rising and there is a renewed interest in securing mineral claims and prospecting permits. In 2017, the number of staked claims nearly tripled 2016 levels. The trend is continuing in 2018 and includes companies new to our North.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 23, 2018) Glen Abernethy, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, congratulated recipients of the 2018 NWT Disability Awareness Awards held at the annual Disability Awareness Tea yesterday. Minister Abernethy issued the following statement recognizing this year’s award recipients:

YELLOWKNIFE (April 27, 2018) – Minister Wally Schumann issued the following statement on potential funding opportunities under the National Trade Corridor Fund (NTCF):

“The Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to securing meaningful investment in transportation infrastructure that will provide our residents the opportunity to contribute in greater capacity to the Canadian economy, and achieve economic self-determination.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 6, 2018) – Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement congratulating NWT Olympians:

“As the Minister whose portfolio includes sports and recreation in the NWT, I would like to congratulate Northerners Brendan Green, Jesse Cockney, and Kevin Koe, who will be competing for Canada at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.