Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of a transformative figure, an economic builder in our territory, a true Northern leader, Nellie Cournoyea.
Newsroom
February 25, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
February 25, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the first priority identified the by the 18th Legislative Assembly talks about improving governance by increasing accountability, transparency, collaboration and building stronger relationships with community governments and stakeholders.
February 25, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to announce that the Government of the Northwest Territories has, for the fourth year in a row, been chosen as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2016.
February 25, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, one of the key challenges facing the Northwest Territories’ transportation system today is climate change. In the past years, warming temperatures have led to permafrost degradation causing roadbed and runway instability, and shortened operating seasons for winter roads.
February 24, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, this is Education Week. It is a time to focus on how our education system supports our students to gain the knowledge and skills required to live productive lives and to recognize the teachers that help them achieve their personal, academic and career goals.
February 24, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, supporting quality early childhood development in collaboration with other organizations is a priority for the 18th Legislative Assembly. We all want the children of the NWT to have the best possible start in life so that they can reach their full potential.
February 24, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, advancing, finalizing and implementing land, resources and self-government agreements is one of the key priorities of the 18th Legislative Assembly and one of my personal priorities.
February 24, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Good morning.
I am thrilled to be here for Pink Shirt Day, and I would like to thank MLA, Julie Green, Yellowknife Centre and MLA, Kevin OReilly, Frame Lake, and the Public Service Alliance of Canada for organizing today’s event on this important issue.
February 24, 2016
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 24 2016) – Child Protection Workers from the Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority and the Tlicho Community Services Agency received training on the first component of a new evidence based case management tool earlier this month.
February 23, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories mining industry has a rich, storied history.