YELLOWKNIFE (November 6, 2014) – Minister of Lands Robert C. McLeod announced today that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved Dominion Diamond Ekati Corporation’s surety bond as security for approximately $253 million under its Ekati water licence.
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November 6, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, over the last few days the future of energy and the approach of the Government of the Northwest Territories to energy in the Northwest Territories has been explored, deliberated and discussed at length.
November 6, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, as part of devolution, the Government of the Northwest Territories took over responsibility for the management of environmental liabilities and securities for resource development projects in our territory.
November 6, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, as a result of devolution, much of the lands and waters of the Northwest Territories are now the responsibility of our government.
November 6, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Northwest Territories are committed, passionate, and extremely hard working.
November 5, 2014
News Releases
INUVIK (November 5, 2014) – The second construction season of the Inuvik-to-Tuktoyaktuk Highway is now underway. By the end of this winter, significant progress is expected on approximately 95 km of the highly anticipated 137-km all-season highway between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, NWT businesses keep our economy strong, employ local residents and supply us with goods and services. Several NWT businesses have been recognized for their success lately and I would like to take this time to highlight some of them.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, later today I will be tabling information that provides a summary of housing results from the 2014 NWT Community Survey.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I would like to share the Northwest Territories three year baseline results of the Early Development Instrument referred to as the EDI results. The EDI is a population-level tool that measures children’s ability to meet age appropriate developmental expectations at school entry.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, this Government is committed to improving the health and social services system in the Northwest Territories. Over the last year, I have travelled to every region of the NWT to consult with residents, communities, Aboriginal governments, and staff in the regional Authorities.