Mr. Speaker, as part of devolution, the Government of the Northwest Territories took over responsibility for the management of environmental liabilities and securities for resource development projects in our territory.
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November 6, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
November 6, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, as a result of devolution, much of the lands and waters of the Northwest Territories are now the responsibility of our government.
November 6, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Northwest Territories are committed, passionate, and extremely hard working.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, NWT businesses keep our economy strong, employ local residents and supply us with goods and services. Several NWT businesses have been recognized for their success lately and I would like to take this time to highlight some of them.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, later today I will be tabling information that provides a summary of housing results from the 2014 NWT Community Survey.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I would like to share the Northwest Territories three year baseline results of the Early Development Instrument referred to as the EDI results. The EDI is a population-level tool that measures children’s ability to meet age appropriate developmental expectations at school entry.
November 5, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, this Government is committed to improving the health and social services system in the Northwest Territories. Over the last year, I have travelled to every region of the NWT to consult with residents, communities, Aboriginal governments, and staff in the regional Authorities.
November 4, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, improving procurement services is helping the Government of the Northwest Territories achieve this Assembly’s goal of more effective and efficient government.
November 4, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, a skilled workforce is a prerequisite for growing a strong, diversified economy in this territory and our government is doing its part by supporting training and certification programs.
November 4, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, with viable markets, a healthy stock of freshwater fish, and growing interest, we are working with our partners and the fishers on Great Slave Lake to breathe new life into the Northwest Territories fishing industry.