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February 20, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the development of the NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy was an important step in setting the stage for the pending devolution of responsibilities for lands and resources to the GNWT.

February 19, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, with its guaranteed advances, prime fur bonus and grubstake, the GNWT’s Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program is the envy of the Canadian trapping industry. The returns of this small but dynamic, made-in-the-NWT program to our trapping industry continue to impress.

February 13, 2014
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (February 13, 2014) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ annual Drop the Pop campaign has begun in schools across the NWT. This is the ninth year of the pan-territorial campaign, which is part of the Healthy Choices framework.

February 12, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, this continues to be a very exciting time for education in not only the North but the entire country.

February 10, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, last month I accompanied Premier Bob McLeod and Mr. Robert Hawkins, Member for Yellowknife Centre, along with delegates from our Territory’s business community on a trade mission to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. The business representatives from the Northwest Territories were Mr.

February 10, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, our government is committed to this Assembly’s goal of helping our residents become healthy, educated people free from poverty.

February 7, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I stand to address Members today on the incredible achievements of three northern Olympians.

February 3, 2014
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (February 3, 2014) – Residents of Tulita, Norman Wells and Yellowknife will soon get a glimpse of life in the North in 1957 as Dr.

January 29, 2014
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Good afternoon, I’d like to welcome you all to today’s devolution information session on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories. With me today are Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay and Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Michael Miltenberger.

January 29, 2014
News Releases

YELLOWKNIFE (January 29, 2014) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is hosting a career fair at the Ottawa Convention Centre from January 31 to February 2, 2014.

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