October 23, 2012
Newsroom
Mr. Speaker, we all have a role to play in stopping abuse from taking place in our homes. Unfortunately, family violence continues to be a significant concern.
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Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Department of Transportation for receiving the Silver Award for Innovation from the Institute of Public Administrators of Canada.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the implementation of the new public housing rent scale. Implementation of the new rent scale started on July 1, 2012 and to date response has been very positive.
Mr. Speaker, the Government is committed to being an inclusive workplace open to all Northerners. A diverse workplace improves our ability to serve the public.
Mr. Speaker, investment in the Northwest Territories’ tourism industry is vital to our goal of a diversified economy that provides all communities and regions with opportunities and choices.
Mr. Speaker, Small Business Week is from October 14-20.
Mr. Speaker, I am happy to report that the Government of the Northwest Territories hired 308 students this past summer. This was an increase of nine percent from 2011, when 286 students were hired. Of the 308 students hired, 54.6 per cent were Indigenous Aboriginals.
• Thank you for inviting me here today to speak with you about what the GNWT has planned for the 2013/14 fiscal year.