Mr. Speaker, mineral exploration and development is a cornerstone of the NWT economy. Ensuring the continuing health of this sector is critical if we want to grow our economy and achieve our vision of a strong, prosperous Northwest Territories.
Newsroom
February 27, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
February 27, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, for this opportunity to share with you an exciting initiative that will move forward some of our government’s top priorities – enabling Aboriginal youth to achieve their potential through quality education and developing home-grown solutions to our labour market challenges.
February 27, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, building strong working relationships with Aboriginal governments has been a personal priority of mine and of this Assembly.
February 27, 2014
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 27, 2014) – The Executive Council of the Northwest Territories has designated Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) David Ramsay as the Regulator of onshore oil and gas activities in the Northwest Territories outside of federal areas and the Inu
February 26, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, retirement planning is key to all of our residents’ personal financial health. Our government is committed to helping them make the choices that are right for them to build their own strong, sustainable future.
February 26, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, as of April 1st we are finally going to have legislative authority over water, excluding the offshore, in our Territory.
February 26, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to speak today on the Department of Lands’ role in the new Regulatory Regime in the Northwest Territories post-Devolution. The NWT Devolution of Lands and Resources Agreement will bring significant changes to the Northwest Territories.
February 26, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories recognizes that our future prosperity is heavily dependent on the responsible development of our abundant natural resources.
February 25, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, culture and language support our identity and help strengthen the common goals of NWT communities.
February 25, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, in the Northwest Territories addiction to drugs or alcohol is the number one issue facing many northern inmates. The Department of Justice is taking steps to enhance addictions programs through the Corrections Service.