(June 6, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, the oil and gas activity in the Sahtu Region has the potential to grow and diversify the Northwest Territories economy; a key priority of this government. In the last few years, this potential has created many opportunities and challenges, for the people, businesses, and industry working in the area.

YELLOWKNIFE (June 4, 2013) – A stronger, environmentally sustainable and industry-friendly mineral development sector in the Northwest Territories is one step closer to reality following the release of Pathways to Mineral Development. The report was prepared by the Mineral Development Strategy (MDS) Stakeholder Engagement Panel and includes  recommendations to support a sustainable mineral exploration and development sector in the NWT.

(June 3, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, mining has a long and rich history in the NWT. For more than 60 years, our vast resources have made us a land of great potential, and we need to make the most of that potential. One of the main priorities of this Government is to have an economy that is strong and diversified, and we identified the need for a comprehensive, environmentally sustainable Mineral Development Strategy.

YELLOWKNIFE (May 30, 2013) – The NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy (EOS) Advisory Panel has completed and delivered its What We Heard Report to the project’s Governance Committee.

As part of the process to develop the Strategy, the panel was tasked with engaging NWT residents and economic stakeholders in a series of discussions to identify regional economic opportunities and challenges.

(May 30, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, later today at the appropriate time, I will be tabling the NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy Advisory Panel’s “What We Heard” report.

FORT SIMPSON (May 28, 2013) – Encouraged by the thoughts of fresh and nutritious produce, creating a vibrant neighbourhood space and potential savings on grocery bills, residents are working together on building community gardens across the Dehcho, thanks in part to support from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).

YELLOWKNIFE (May 27, 2013) – The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment released the Prelude Management Plan (PMP) today. The Plan will improve users’ enjoyment of Prelude Lake Territorial Park and address specific issues arising from its increased popularity.

ULUKHAKTOK (May 15, 2013) - A workshop in Ulukhaktok today will give hunters and trappers additional training to help ensure trappers get top dollar for their quality pelts at auction.

HOUSTON (May 10, 2013) Northwest Territories’ resource potential was front and centre at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas this week.

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay and Chair of the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure Robert Hawkins attended the conference, which is focused on offshore resource development and attracts more than 80,000 attendees, many of whom are global leaders in the oil and gas industry.

YELLOWKNIFE (April 26, 2013) – Northwest Territories (NWT) Commissioner George Tuccaro and Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Jackson Lafferty took part in the launch of Northern Scene at the National Arts Centre (NAC) yesterday. More than 70 artists from multiple disciplines will be representing the NWT during the festival, which will be held in Ottawa from April 25 to May 4, 2013.