Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Premier's Opening Comments - Devolution AiP Signing

January 26, 2011 - During the devolution agreement-in-principle signing, Premier Roland highlighted the benefits of signing the AiP. 

First of all Minister Duncan, on behalf of all NWT residents, I say “welcome” on your latest visit to the Northwest Territories in your capacity as Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs. We hope this is one of many visits, and we look forward to working with you to strengthen the north, for the benefit of northerners and all Canadians.

Devolution AiP Signing

January 21, 2011 - Later this week, Canada and the Northwest Territories will sign an agreement-in-principle to negotiate the devolution of Crown land and resources to the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Devolution is the key to unlocking the full potential of our territory.

After years of negotiations, we finally have an agreement-in-principle that can serve as the basis for negotiating a final devolution agreement that will create real economic benefits for all NWT residents.

NWT Tourism AGM Gala

November 25, 2010 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment, Bob McLeod, highlighted the GNWT's commitment to the tourism industry in the NWT during the NWT Tourism AGM.


Thank you and good evening to you all. It is my pleasure to be with you in Inuvik and the spectacular Beaufort Delta region as you gather for your annual general meeting.

Opening Remarks - NWT Tourism AGM

November 24, 2010 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod, welcomed the participants of the 2010 NWT Tourism AGM.


Good day everyone and welcome to the 2010 Northwest Territories Tourism Annual General Meeting.

I would like to congratulate the Board and staff Northwest Territories Tourism’s for putting together an agenda that is full of relevant and informative sessions that will assist us as we strive to grow this sector.

Arctic Future Seminar

November 8, 2010 - Premier Roland delivered a keynote speech to the Arctic Future Seminar in Helsinki, Finland today.


Good afternoon and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today.The subject of today’s seminar is one of particular interest to myself and to the people of the Northwest Territories. We have acutely experienced the rapid change that has characterized the Arctic in recent years and confronted the questions of what that change means to the interests and perspectives of Northerners.

Next Steps Towards Devolution

November 4, 2010 - Premier Roland highlighted the next steps towards devolution today in the Legislative Assembly.


Mr. Speaker, the transfer of authority for public lands and resources to the Government of the Northwest Territories will create major benefits and opportunities for our people.

Approval of the proposed AiP will be a critical step in our negotiations with Canada, but it is just another step. It is not the final agreement and it will not be legally binding.

Greenhouse Gas Strategy Renewal

November 4, 2010 - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is leading an initiative to prepare a revised Greenhouse Gas Strategy for 2011 to 2015.


Mr. Speaker, a significant priority of the 16th Assembly is an environment that will sustain present and future generations. Climate change remains a serious issue for the people of the Northwest Territories.

Barren-ground Caribou Management

November 3, 2010 - Today, during Session, the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources emphasized that barren-ground caribou management has been a major priority for this Government for the past five years.


Mr. Speaker, barren-ground caribou management has been a major priority for this Government for the past five years. In a time when caribou herds around the circumpolar world are declining, we have spent considerable time, effort and resources to conserve our herds.

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