Mr. Speaker, I would like to provide an update on the Department of Transportation’s research and development activities into adapting our transportation infrastructure to the effects of climate change.
Newsroom
November 2, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
October 13, 2016
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (October 13, 2016) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will be engaging northerners this fall and winter on the development of the NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework and an NWT Energy Strategy.
April 19, 2016
News Releases
INUVIK (April 19, 2016) - Scientists from Canada and the United States are gathering in Inuvik this week to observe leading-edge research and development installations on the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway alignment.
April 13, 2016
News Releases
Hay River (April 13, 2016) – A workshop to develop a long-term strategy for the dredging of the Hay River Harbour was held this week in Hay River.
February 25, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, one of the key challenges facing the Northwest Territories’ transportation system today is climate change. In the past years, warming temperatures have led to permafrost degradation causing roadbed and runway instability, and shortened operating seasons for winter roads.
February 22, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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October 8, 2015
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the cost of energy is one of the leading contributors to the high cost of living in the Northwest Territories.
May 28, 2015
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the cost of energy continues to be one of the leading contributors to the high cost of living in the Northwest Territories.
February 24, 2015
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (February 24, 2015) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is leading research into innovative construction techniques that will reduce the effects of climate change on the northern transportation system.
November 26, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good morning ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, fellow speakers, and respected Aboriginal leaders.