Ministère de l’Industrie, du Tourisme et de l’Investissement

Wally Schumann: Securing International Markets for NWT Furs

Delivered on March 9, 2017

The Government of the Northwest Territories made a commitment in its mandate to increase exports by promoting NWT products to international markets. I rise, today, to update my colleagues on recent activities supporting this commitment.

I am pleased to inform Members that following a long and concentrated lobby by our government and its partners, the Inuvialuit have been formally recognized under the Indigenous exception to the European Union’s seal products prohibition.

Le marché des peaux de phoque inuvialuites s’ouvre à l’Union européenne

Yellowknife, le 9 mars 2017 – Les efforts soutenus du gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) pour percer le marché de l’Europe viennent de porter fruit. Ainsi, les fashionistas d’outre-Atlantique pourront dès l’hiver prochain se protéger élégamment des rigueurs hivernales avec des produits inuvialuits en peau de phoque.

En effet, à la demande des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (TNO), l’Union européenne (UE) a accepté d’appliquer aux produits inuvialuits l’exception, pour les Autochtones, à la prohibition des produits dérivés du phoque.

Wally Schumann: Developing the NWT Film Sector

Delivered on March 8, 2017

Mr. Speaker, investments in the NWT film sector are growing the strength and diversity of our economy while promoting the unique sights, sounds, and stories of our territory worldwide.

We have made the commitment to support the film industry through investments in skill development, infrastructure, marketing and communications.  We are fulfilling this commitment through the work of the NWT Film Commission and its ongoing implementation of our government’s film strategy.

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest prolonge le programme de soutien aux importants projets d’exploration minière

Yellowknife, le 8 mars 2017 – En prolongeant ce programme populaire et efficace, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) a posé aujourd’hui un geste concret pour soutenir le secteur fondamental de l’exploration minière.

Wally Schumann: Implementation of the Mineral Development Strategy

Delivered on March 7, 2017

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories made a commitment in its mandate to support mineral exploration and the mining sector by implementing the Mineral Development Strategy.  

I rise today to update my colleagues on our progress. Mr. Speaker, the Mineral Development Strategy has five pillars: creating a competitive edge; establishing a new regulatory environment; enhancing Aboriginal engagement and capacity; promoting sustainability; and enriching workforce development and public awareness.

Le GTNO dévoile sa toute première stratégie agricole

Yellowknife, le 3 mars 2017 — La première Stratégie agricole des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (TNO) a été dévoilée aujourd’hui. Elle ouvre la voie aux actions, aux investissements et à la mise en place d’outils législatifs qui, en plus de faciliter la production locale d’aliments frais, sains et plus abordables, offriront aux Ténois de nouveaux débouchés économiques.

Wally Schumann: Commercial Fishery Revitalization Strategy

Mr. Speaker, the last decade has seen our Great Slave Lake fishery hit hard by circumstances well beyond its influence and control.  Commercial fishing in our territory has, as a result, declined significantly. 

What has not declined is the number of fish in the lake, the quality of this food source, or the proven markets we can use to rebuild our fishery.  They offer the opportunity to restore an industry that remains important and vital to our economy and to our territory.

Wally Schumann: Developing NWT Agriculture

Mr. Speaker, residents of the NWT have told us that they want to advance food production in their regions and communities.  With the support of federal and GNWT funding, community-based gardens, greenhouses, farmer’s markets and other food-related businesses and associations are flourishing across the NWT.

Access to locally grown, locally sourced foods continues to increase for NWT residents.   Small-scale entrepreneurial opportunities are becoming available through markets, festivals, and conferences.

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