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Yellowknife – December 11, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to update Members on our economy and to discuss some of the fiscal challenges that we will face as we work to deliver our Assembly’s shared priorities.

Yellowknife – August 14, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the issue of property tax arrears has often been cited as a barrier for residents trying to purchase land, obtain a mortgage, or access various Government of the Northwest Territories programs.

Yellowknife – August 14, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the issue of property tax arrears has often been cited as a barrier for residents trying to purchase land, obtain a mortgage, or access various Government of the Northwest Territories programs.

Yellowknife – June 5, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update the House and Northwest Territories residents on the implementation of the NWT Carbon Tax.

Yellowknife – April 12, 2019
News Releases

The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) recently changed its approach to liquor distribution within Yellowknife as the contract for the Yellowknife Liquor Warehouse expired.

 

Yellowknife – March 25, 2019
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received the report from mediator Vince Ready that incorporates his binding recommendations and other matters agreed to by the parties during mediation.

 

Yellowknife – February 13, 2019
News Releases

Finance Minister Robert C. McLeod announced today that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has signed an agreement with North Star Infrastructure (NSI) to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Tłı̨chǫ All-Season Road.

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Yellowknife – February 10, 2019
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (February 10, 2019) - After two days of mediation convened by Mediator Vince Ready, the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Union of Northern Workers have not reached a tentative agreement.

Yellowknife – February 6, 2019
News Releases

Finance Minister Robert C. McLeod presented the 2019‑20 Budget, continuing the fiscal plan to carefully manage spending under difficult fiscal challenges. Budget 2019 proposes $1.873 billion in spending to support the priorities of the Assembly and strengthen existing programs.

Yellowknife – February 6, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present the 2019-20 Budget for the Government of the Northwest Territories.