Delivered on September 22, 2017
Mr. Speaker, our government made a commitment in its mandate to supporting mineral exploration and the mining sector through a number of actions that I want to update Members on. Our government recognizes the need for a strong, diverse economy where all NWT residents have a chance to get ahead.
Delivered on September 22, 2017
Delivered on September 22, 2017
Mr. Speaker, our government has made commitments in its mandate to investigate and implement renewable and alternative energy solutions, explore the potential for the development of hydroelectric power and transmission lines, and develop wind and solar energies to replace diesel. Transitioning away from expensive fossil fuels for home heating and electricity generation will be critical for reducing the cost of living for residents, and protecting the NWT environment.
Delivered on September 22, 2017
Mr. Speaker, in 2013, we tabled the Education Renewal Framework, a 10 year strategy to help us and our partners rethink the way our education system supports the teaching and learning of our students. We have been methodically transforming the education system in the North, and I would like to share with the Members some of our successes.
Delivered on September 21, 2017
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is committed to supporting the development of strong community governments that are responsive and responsible to residents through effective local governance. As part of that, it has been important for the Department to adapt its materials to reflect different types of community governments in the Northwest Territories which exercise their authorities under municipal legislation, the Indian Act or new self-government agreements.
Delivered on September 21, 2017
Mr. Speaker, supporting a diversified economy that provides all communities and regions in the Northwest Territories with economic development opportunities and choices is essential to the long-term future of the territory and is an important part of this government’s mandate. One of the ways we are fulfilling this mandate commitment is through Forest Management Agreements.
Delivered on September 20, 2017
Mr. Speaker, the priorities of the 18th Legislative Assembly include a commitment to take action so that Seniors can age in place. Our government’s mandate builds on this priority by committing the Department of Health and Social Services to complete a projection of programming needs; develop updated capital plans to address the need for long-term care beds, and to develop a regulatory framework and financing options that will allow us to meet the growing demand for long-term care in the Northwest Territories.
Delivered on September 20, 2017
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Lands takes its responsibility to administer and manage public lands in the Northwest Territories seriously. That is why over the summer, the Department engaged with Indigenous governments, stakeholders and the public on potential changes to the Northwest Territories Lands Act and the Commissioner’s Land Act. This input will, for the first time, allow for a made-in-the- North approach to managing land in the Northwest Territories.
Delivered on September 20, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I want to take this opportunity to update Members on our fiscal situation and on-going challenges that we are facing for the next few years.
