Mr. Speaker, in the 2013/2014 fiscal year, there was a tremendous increase in the number of visitors and visitor spending in the Northwest Territories, and today I would like to share details of this exciting growth with Members.
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October 28, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
October 28, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I want to assure you that I have been listening carefully to Members during the recent debate around Junior Kindergarten.
October 27, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, supporting a diversified economy that provides all communities and regions with opportunities and choices is one of the main purposes of Forest Management Agreements.
October 27, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, over the past few years, we have seen remarkable political development in the Northwest Territories. Land, resources and self-government agreements are being negotiated and settled.
October 23, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, we are just over 16 months away from the next Arctic Winter Games being hosted in Nuuk, Greenland. As you know, there are six sports which Greenland is unable to host (Dog Mushing, Gymnastics, Curling, Speed Skating, Figure Skating and Midget Hockey).
October 23, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, later today, I will be tabling the Northwest Territories Coroner Service 2013 Annual Report. This report sets out some information on the history of the Coroner’s service, the role and structure of the office and some information on their work in 2013.
October 22, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, now that the Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for administering the territory’s onshore petroleum resources, we are looking ahead to effectively plan and manage the NWT’s world-class oil and gas potential for the benefit of all residents.
October 22, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the safety of Northerners is a goal shared by Members of this Assembly and the Department of Transportation as we strive to build safe communities and a safe transportation system, in all modes, for the benefit of our residents.
October 21, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Department of Lands is responsible for managing and administering Territorial lands and Commissioner’s land.
October 21, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, responsible mineral exploration and development strengthens our territorial economy and helps to provide each region with opportunities and choices.