Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Wally Schumann: NWT Airport Improvements

Delivered on February 22, 2018

Mr. Speaker, airports are an integral component of our northern transportation infrastructure.  Air travel contributes to social cohesion by enabling relatives and friends to stay connected.  Air travel saves lives through our medevac system and facilitates business enterprises throughout our vast territory.  Many communities rely on air travel to deliver essential goods. 

Glen Abernethy: New Investments in Mental Health and in Home and Community Care

Delivered on February 21, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the Government of Northwest Territories has signed a bilateral agreement with the federal government to invest new resources into mental health and addictions services, as well as home and community care.

This investment will provide approximately $6 million over the next five years, including $2.4 million for mental health and addictions services, and $3.6 million for home and community care services.

Glen Abernethy: Update on the NWT Disability Framework and Action Plan

Delivered on February 20, 2018

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has made a commitment in its mandate to ensure that effective supports and programs are available for persons with disabilities.

In March 2016, our Government initiated the Disability Program Review and Renewal Project to identify the status of current services, gaps in services and opportunities for improvements through the development of a new strategic framework and five-year action plan. 

Alfred Moses: Canada’s Outstanding Principals Award

Delivered on February 20, 2018

Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Kate Powell, Principal of Deninu School in Fort Resolution, on being recognized as one of Canada’s Outstanding Principals for 2018. Principals who receive this award are nominated by their colleagues, school staff, and community members. She is the 14th principal in the Northwest Territories to receive this honour.

Louis Sebert: Training and Development Program for Resource Management Officers - January 2018

Delivered on February 14, 2018

Mr. Speaker, as part of our government’s commitment to create opportunities for northerners to live and work in the Northwest Territories, the Department of Lands launched a Resource Management Officer training and development program three years ago. Since its creation, there have been two graduates of the program with another nearing completion in the coming months. These first graduates have been permanently employed with the Department of Lands and recruiting for new Resource Management Officers will begin shortly.

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