Ministers' Statements and Speeches

2011 Canada Winter Games

February 7, 2011 - Today, during Session, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Robert C. McLeod, extended his best wishes to Team NWT as they head off to the Canada Winter Games.

Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to extend best wishes to Team NWT's 120 athletes, coaches and mission staff who will be participating in the 2011 Canada Winter Games being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia from February 11 - 27.

Sessional Statement - Premier

February 2, 2011 - In his Sessional Statement to Members of the Legislative Assembly, Premier Floyd K. Roland today highlighted how the devolution agreement-in-principle (AiP) has moved the Assembly closer to achieving its goal of a strong and independent Territory.

Mr. Speaker, I'd like to welcome Members back to the House. I look forward to working with all of you during this last Budget Session of the 16th Legislative Assembly. 

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.

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