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Yellowknife –
September 25, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Minister of Finance, Caroline Wawzonek, issued the following statement today about a potential Northwest Territories sales tax:
“I want to confirm that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is not advancing any initiatives that would see the introduction of a territorial sales tax,
Yellowknife –
June 12, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, as the end of the 2019-2020 school year approaches, planning for how to safely reopen schools in the fall is well underway.
Yellowknife –
June 12, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
In the Northwest Territories, we entrust the RCMP with the responsibility to support every citizen’s rights to safety and security; and, we also entrust them with the right to take away a citizen’s liberty in response to unlawful activity. That is a tremendous power and responsibility.
Yellowknife –
June 12, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted every aspect of life in our territory.
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the month of June is designated as Senior Citizens Month in the NWT. It is a time to recognize and show appreciation for the contribution made by seniors and elders to our communities, our families and society in general.
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, we will defeat the scourge of COVID-19, and when we do, we will be better prepared to attract and welcome new residents.
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Yellowknife –
June 10, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis on a level the world has not seen in generations. Taking action to slow its spread and protect public health has required leadership from all levels of government.
Yellowknife –
June 10, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 has affected all areas of social and economic activity in the Northwest Territories and around the world.