Minister Schumann delivered the following keynote speech via video-conference at an event hosted by Carleton University:

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Good morning everyone.

I’m pleased to be able to speak to you this morning from Yellowknife, on this important policy symposium on the future of Canada’s north. 

Thank you to Carleton University’s School of Public Policy for helping bring attention to the issues that are so critical for the people who live in northern Canada. 

In fact, these are issues that should matter to all Canadians.  

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) a renouvelé son appui au secteur de l’exploration minière en prolongeant de deux ans un programme fructueux et efficace.

Le Programme de stimulation de l’exploration minière, instauré en 2015 pour alléger les frais engagés par les explorateurs miniers pendant le ralentissement financier, sera en effet prolongé de deux ans, à partir du 1^er avril 2019, afin de continuer à encourager l’exploration.

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) vient d’annoncer que trois collectivités recevront des fonds pour embaucher des coordonnateurs qui seront chargés de développer d’importants projets touristiques.

Ce financement provient du programme de coordination du tourisme communautaire, une initiative du ministère de l’Industrie, du Tourisme et de l’Investissement, visant à aider les collectivités à embaucher des personnes sur le long terme pour créer des produits touristiques durables et commercialisables.

Mr. Speaker, with the conclusion of the seventh annual Dead North Film Festival this past weekend, it is appropriate that I speak today on our vibrant film industry and its growing importance to our economy.

First, I’d like to congratulate all of the participants in this year’s event.  Nearly 40 films were submitted to the festival this year with entries from across the North, each region of our territory; and from as young as nine and ten years old.

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Good morning everyone.

Thank you to the Parliamentary Secretary for his words.

Mr. Lefebvre has done a great job of outlining the details of the investments that our governments are making today.

As he mentioned, the Slave Geological Province is a region rich in mineral deposits. It is – in fact - the birthplace of Canadian diamonds.

L’exploitation des ressources demeure le principal moteur de l’économie des Territoires du Nord‑Ouest. C’est pourquoi le gouvernement du Canada investit 5,1 millions de dollars dans deux projets qui appuieront le développement des ressources dans la province géologique des Esclaves (PGE).

Minister Schumann delivered the following remakrs this morning at an event held during PDAC. 

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On behalf of the Premier and Government of the Northwest Territories, I’d like to thank you for inviting me to speak to you this morning.

Attending events like PDAC is important for our government. It provides an opportunity for us to showcase the Northwest Territories, promote the importance of mining and the benefits mining brings to the residents of the Northwest Territories, industry players, and Canada.

En fin de semaine, le ministre de l’Industrie, du Tourisme et de l’Investissement, Wally Schumann, qui est également ministre de l’Infrastructure, se rendra à Toronto en compagnie de représentants du gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) pour assister au colloque annuel de l’Association canadienne des prospecteurs et entrepreneurs (ACPE). Le colloque, qui se déroulera du 3 au 6 mars, est l’un des principaux rassemblements internationaux de l’industrie minière.

Mr. Speaker, our world-class tourism industry offers the greatest opportunity we have to grow diversity in our economy.

As we approach April 1^st, the budget proposed for the next year fiscal year reflects this.  It contains nearly $6.3 million in contributions and program funding to support our tourism industry; an increase of $800 thousand dollars from 2018-2019. 

Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories has world-class mineral potential that could bring economic benefits to the residents of the Northwest Territories, industry players, and Canada.