Thank you for the invitation to join you again and for this opportunity to say a few words. It is something I am always happy and honoured to do.
Greetings, also, on behalf of Premier Bob McLeod and my colleagues on the Executive Council.
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HAY RIVER (October 29)– A new federally-certified egg-grading station for the Northwest Territories officially opened Friday in Hay River.
Mr. Speaker, today is National Be a Fan Day, and you will note many of the Members wearing red laces in support of Special Olympics NWT.
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YELLOWKNIFE (October 25, 2012) – Pedestrians, particularly parents of children, are reminded of the importance of wearing reflective material when walking on our sidewalks, streets and highways.
YELLOWKNIFE (Wednesday, October 24, 2012) – The first strategic plan on French language services offered by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) was tabled today at the Legislative Assembly.
Yellowknife, le mercredi 24 octobre 2012 – Le premier plan stratégique sur les services en français du gouvernement des Territoires du Nord‑Ouest (GTNO) a été déposé aujourd’hui à l’Assemblée législative.
Mr. Speaker, smoking rates in the NWT are double the national average. In 2009, 36% of NWT residents 15 and older smoked, compared to 17% nationally. Smoking contributes to chronic diseases affecting the heart and lungs, and also causes cancer.
Mr. Speaker, effective human resource management of the NWT public service relies on partnerships between the Department of Human Resources and other Government departments, boards, and agencies.