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Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today about the importance of infrastructure investment to the growth of the Northwest Territories.
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April 19, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
April 15, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Yellowknife (April 15, 2016) – Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement on the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling extending rights to Métis and non-status Indians:
March 17, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good morning and welcome, friends from the circumpolar Arctic, and thank you all for attending and taking part in this important industry forum today.
March 8, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Thank you for that generous introduction. Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, I appreciate your attention this afternoon as we talk about economic leadership in the Arctic Region — a region of increasing interest and importance for the energy sector.
March 3, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, this Assembly has made it a priority to focus on culturally appropriate delivery methods for mental health and addictions services in our communities. To accomplish this we need to improve the services and supports that are provided to residents.
March 3, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, many communities face challenges in providing programs and services to their people because lack of affordable housing makes it hard to recruit and retain staff.
March 3, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, this Assembly has made improving accountability, transparency and collaboration a key priority. Having an effective, up-to-date access and privacy regime is fundamental to that priority.
March 3, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today and extend my best wishes to the 270 athletes, coaches and managers from 18 communities who will make up Team NWT at the 2016 Arctic Winter Games being held in Nuuk, Greenland from March 5th to 11th.
March 2, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories joined Canada-wide efforts to recycle end-of-life electronics with the launch of the new Electronics Recycling Program on February 1st. Electronics can contain hazardous chemicals and heavy metals, including lead, cadmium and mercury.
March 2, 2016
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, through the Petroleum Products Program, the Department of Public Works and Services provides fuel to 16 NWT communities not served by the private sector. The Department supplies fuel to these communities by truck during the winter road season and by barge in the summer.