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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Hay River North will be absent from the House today for a personal matter.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Realizing the territory's potential will take more than public investment; it requires an efficient regulatory system

By R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to recent public comments and reporting regarding the events at Timber Bay:

“Recent public comments and reporting on the events at Timber Bay have brought renewed attention to this issue.

As Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine marks its final production this week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing its lasting impact while looking to the future of the territory’s economy and workforce.