Thank you. I’d like to welcome you all on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories. Once again, the conference organizers have done a phenomenal job putting together one of the premier oil and gas events in the country.
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YELLOWKNIFE (June 11, 2014) – I was deeply saddened today to learn of the loss of Robert Alexie Jr., President of the Gwich’in Tribal Council.
Mr. Speaker, one of the aims of devolution was giving Northwest Territories residents the powers and authorities they need to turn Northern potential into prosperity for themselves and the country.
Mr. Speaker, our work on Education Renewal and Innovation is well underway, with more feedback, information and support coming forward as we share our work with Northern stakeholders and experts in the field.
Mr. Speaker, the long-term health of our land, water and environment is critically important to Northerners. Devolution has given the Government and Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories new powers for managing the land and its resources sustainably and responsibly.
As Members of this House are aware the Government of the Northwest Territories will host the 32nd Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women on June 19 and 20, 2014 in Dettah.
Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart, shock and sadness that I speak to you today about the tragedy that occurred last evening in Moncton, New Brunswick.
Mr. Speaker, last week I informed the Assembly that officials from the Department of Education, Culture and Employment would be meeting with officials from the two Yellowknife Education Authorities to compare financial numbers about Junior Kindergarten.
Mr. Speaker, June 15th to 21th is National Public Service Week. This year’s theme is “Proudly Serving Canadians”.
Mr. Speaker, two years ago, the 17th Legislative Assembly made supporting sustainable, vibrant, safe communities one of its goals. Today, I wish to advise Members on Municipal and Community Affairs’ efforts to help achieve that important goal.