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June 5, 2014
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2014) – The Northwest Territories Economic Outlook 2014-15 shows record economic growth in the Northwest Territories by 2017, mainly due to the development of new mines

June 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, one of the aims of devolution was giving Northwest Territories residents the powers and authorities they need to turn Northern potential into prosperity for themselves and the country.

June 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, our work on Education Renewal and Innovation is well underway, with more feedback, information and support coming forward as we share our work with Northern stakeholders and experts in the field.

June 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the long-term health of our land, water and environment is critically important to Northerners. Devolution has given the Government and Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories new powers for managing the land and its resources sustainably and responsibly.

June 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

As Members of this House are aware the Government of the Northwest Territories will host the 32nd Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women on June 19 and 20, 2014 in Dettah.

June 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart, shock and sadness that I speak to you today about the tragedy that occurred last evening in Moncton, New Brunswick.

June 5, 2014
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod congratulated Nellie Cournoyea, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, and all Inuvialuit on the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement today.

June 4, 2014
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (June 4, 2014) – Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Jackson Lafferty yesterday provided information to the Legislative Assembly about the planned implementation of Junior Kindergarten across the Northwest Territories over the next three years.

June 4, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, last week I informed the Assembly that officials from the Department of Education, Culture and Employment would be meeting with officials from the two Yellowknife Education Authorities to compare financial numbers about Junior Kindergarten.

June 4, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, June 15th to 21th is National Public Service Week. This year’s theme is “Proudly Serving Canadians”.

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