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Good afternoon: Chairman Gannicott, Premier McLeod, colleagues, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to join you today for this important announcement.
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YELLOWKNIFE (March 15, 2013) – The world is taking notice of the Northwest Territories’ mineral potential, with the territory ranking 29th most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development in the world and the best overall improvement in Canada according to the Fraser Institute's 2012-2013 annual survey of mining companies.
(March 11, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, sustainable agricultural initiatives play a key role in lowering the cost of living across the Territory and diversifying our economy.
YELLOWKNIFE (March 6, 2013) The deadline to provide written submissions on the NWT Economic Opportunities Strategy has been extended to March 31. NWT residents and organizations can submit their feedback on the economic opportunities and barriers they see in their communities and regions via the Strategy website.
Minister of Industry Tourism and Investment David Ramsay says grassroots input is critical to ensuring that the Economic Opportunities Strategy reflects the needs of all regions and sectors in the NWT.
TORONTO (March 5, 2013) – Premier Bob McLeod is in Ontario this week to promote the Northwest Territories model of ensuring Aboriginal participation in the economy, especially resource development.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 28, 2013) – Business owners across the Northwest Territories were honoured for their achievements at the inaugural Frozen Globe Awards, held last week by Up Here Business magazine with support from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI).
(February 27, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, tourism is a vital industry here in the Northwest Territories. It is our largest renewable industry and attracted close to 70,000 visitors and over $100 million in new spending last year. Of all sectors, tourism presents the greatest likelihood of creating economic opportunities in each region – especially in the smaller communities.
Because the importance – and the potential – of our tourism industry, it is critical that we develop effective plans to market the NWT’s outstanding range of tourism products.
(February 25, 2013) - Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I'll try to keep my remarks brief. After all, it's said that most speakers need no introduction. What they need is a conclusion. This event is always one of my favourites and I’m happy to see everyone is enjoying the spirit of entrepreneurism to the fullest here this evening!
(February 25, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, oil and gas development has the potential to grow and diversify the Northwest Territories economy, a key priority of this Government. Nowhere has this reality been more apparent than in the Sahtu Region. Today I would like to give this Assembly an update on the activity in the Sahtu over the past few months and the plans for moving forward.
