Mr. Speaker, smoking rates in the NWT are double the national average. In 2009, 36% of NWT residents 15 and older smoked, compared to 17% nationally. Smoking contributes to chronic diseases affecting the heart and lungs, and also causes cancer.
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October 24, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
October 24, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, effective human resource management of the NWT public service relies on partnerships between the Department of Human Resources and other Government departments, boards, and agencies.
October 24, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, our mining, oil and gas industries rely on modern, accessible geoscience information to make investment and land use decisions.
October 24, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, languages are about identity – who we are and how we understand and interact with each other. Promoting our languages harmonizes with a connection to cultural values, and provides a sense of identity and belonging.
October 24, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, the 2012 forest fire season is officially over.
October 23, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
October 23, 2012
October 23, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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.
October 23, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr.
October 23, 2012
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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.
October 23, 2012
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (October 23, 2012) – The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Aa1 credit rating has been confirmed by Moody’s Investors Service. A high investment grade credit rating provides assurance that the GNWT’s fiscal plans are sound.