Mr. Speaker, now that the Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for administering the territory’s onshore petroleum resources, we are looking ahead to effectively plan and manage the NWT’s world-class oil and gas potential for the benefit of all residents.
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October 22, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
October 22, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the safety of Northerners is a goal shared by Members of this Assembly and the Department of Transportation as we strive to build safe communities and a safe transportation system, in all modes, for the benefit of our residents.
October 21, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (October 21, 2014) – Minister of Lands Robert C. McLeod announced today that the Government of the Northwest Territories is beginning work to develop a Recreational Land Management Framework for the Northwest Territories.
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October 21, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Lands is responsible for managing and administering Territorial lands and Commissioner’s land.
October 21, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, responsible mineral exploration and development strengthens our territorial economy and helps to provide each region with opportunities and choices.
October 20, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has a vision of a strong, prosperous North. We know that creating this North starts with healthy, safe communities where people can prosper, free from the fear of violence.
October 20, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, it has been a challenging summer for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. During this past summer the Taltson hydroelectric plant and the transmission lines between the Snare plants and Yellowknife were threatened by forest fires.
October 20, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, small businesses and entrepreneurs are the backbone of our community and regional economies.
October 20, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (October 20, 2014) – October 19-26 marks Small Business Week in Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is highlighting services and programs available to local businesses.
October 20, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (October 20, 2014) – Minister of Justice David Ramsay joined his federal, provincial and territorial colleagues in Banff last week to discuss a range of public safety and justice issues, including several of interest to NWT residents.