Bob McLeod: Development of the NWT Agriculture Strategy and Food Production Plan
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has made a commitment in its Mandate to develop and implement an Agriculture Strategy to increase domestic food production, improve distribution networks for NWT-produced foods and to increase producer and supplier opportunities.
The price of food is a significant driver of the Northwest Territories’ high cost of living in all of our communities, Mr. Speaker. Equally important in supporting and growing our vibrant communities, is diversity in localized economies.