Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is a land of opportunity. We have a vast geography, a wealth of resources and a population strengthened by incredible diversity.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
February 25, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Introduction
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
February 13, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight and celebrate recipients of the 8th Annual Arctic Inspiration Prize – Northern Compass and The Dehcho: River Journeys.
Yellowknife –
February 13, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, this government has been tasked with transforming Aurora College into a polytechnic university. This work, which will span the 18th, 19th, and 20th Legislative Assemblies, is no small task, but I am here to tell you that we are well on our way.
Yellowknife –
February 12, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, I stand in this House today to celebrate the nine official Indigenous languages of the Northwest Territories. How incredible that we have nine official Indigenous languages, unlike any other jurisdiction in Canada.
Yellowknife –
February 12, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, every year, one in five Canadians experience a mental health challenge or illness. Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely to experience a mental illness or substance use disorder than any other age group.
Yellowknife –
February 11, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories knows that climate change is an important issue to Northwest Territories residents and all Canadians.
Yellowknife –
February 7, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to rise and speak to Members about the celebration of the 2020 Hockey Day in Canada being hosted here in Yellowknife. The celebration was launched on February 5th and will continue to the 8th.
Yellowknife –
February 7, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Yellowknife –
February 7, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Mr. Speaker, later today, I will be tabling the Mandate of the GNWT 2019-2023. The Mandate will guide our actions as a government and serve to hold Cabinet accountable as we work to advance the priorities of the 19th Legislative Assembly.
Yellowknife –
February 6, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, caribou are central to our communities, as a food source and as part of the local culture and way of life.
As you know, Mr. Speaker, our caribou herds are struggling. In particular, the Bathurst and Bluenose-East herds have suffered serious declines in recent years.