YELLOWKNIFE (January 19, 2018) – Wally Schumann, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment issued the following statement in reaction to yesterday’s announcement that the GNWT has received the Diamonds Do Good Responsible Government Award (To be presented May 31, 2018):
“It is an honour to be recognized by the Diamond Empowerment Fund as the 2018 recipient of the Diamonds Do Good Responsible Government Award.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 12, 2018) — The following statement is from Premier Bob McLeod on the induction of Arctic mineral exploration pioneer Bob Gannicott into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame this past week:
“The late Bob Gannicott’s induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is indicative of the life-long commitment to the North that he had.
“Bob contributed immeasurably to the growth and evolution of both our economy and our Territory.
YELLOWKNIFE (December 19, 2017) – Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement to mark the first anniversary of the Government of Canada’s unilateral decision to impose an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil and gas activity in the Arctic on December 20, 2016:
YELLOWKNIFE (December 11, 2017) – Minister of Education, Culture and Employment is acknowledging a Decision made by the Human Rights Commission on the process surrounding how some Income Assistance payments are made to clients.
“The Department of Education, Culture and Employment provides residents of the Northwest Territories with Income Assistance benefits to assist with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
NORMAN WELLS (December 5, 2017) – Minister of Health and Social Services, Glen Abernethy, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 5th annual Anti-Poverty Roundtable which took place in Norman Wells:
“As part of our efforts to support healthy communities and northerners, the Government of the Northwest Territories has made it a priority to work collaboratively with community organizations, Indigenous and community governments, and other partners to advance the Territorial Anti-Poverty Action Plan.
YELLOWKNIFE (November 28, 2017) – The Premier of the Northwest Territories Bob McLeod issues the following statement today in response to Canada’s apology to LGBTQ+ Canadians:
“Today marks an important day for LGBTQ+ communities across our nation as the Prime Minister of Canada issues a formal apology to the LGBTQ+ Canadians for the discrimination and injustices they and their families have suffered. This day marks a step forward in a journey towards healing and a more equitable nation for all residents of this country.
YELLOWKNIFE (November 22, 2017) - The Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation and Minister Responsible for Addressing Homelessness, Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the release of the National Housing Strategy by the Government of Canada:
“Ensuring adequate support for housing is of great importance to the Government of the Northwest Territories. We appreciate the Government of Canada’s recognition of the need for long-term support and partnership on housing.
YELLOWKNIFE (NOVEMBER 20, 2017) — Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann is congratulating last week’s Mining and Exploration (MAX) Awards winners.
“As a government, it is important to recognize achievements of mining and exploration professionals who shaped our mining heritage, and today’s leaders who continue to drive our future.
YELLOWKNIFE (NOVEMBER 14, 2017) — Wally Schumann , Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment issued the following statement celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week:
“From bush-bound prospectors, to tour operators sharing our spectacular territory, entrepreneurs have always been at the heart of our territory’s economic progress.
Entrepreneurs and their ideas provide employment opportunities for our people, they create economic diversity to balance the ups and down of the resource economy and they help to make our communities great places to live.
YELLOWKNIFE (November 8, 2017) – Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement today to clarify numbers provided in recent interviews on the future of the Northwest Territories:
Last week I issued a public red alert calling for a national debate about the future of the Northwest Territories. This call was based on continuing questions the Government of the Northwest Territories has concerning federal plans for the North and their commitment to investing meaningfully in its ongoing social and economic development in a strategic and coordinated way.
