(February 25, 2013) - Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a distinct honour for me to be here tonight among this exceptional community of northerners as part of this premiere signature event - and to celebrate everything that is so exciting about the Northern business community.

(February 21, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, consistently investing in parks infrastructure is essential to strengthen and diversify our economy. Parks improvements ensure more people visit our communities, spend money at our local businesses, and spread the word about our spectacular territory. The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment maintains 33 Territorial Parks, and today I am pleased to share the highlights of an online survey conducted this past summer that show our investments are paying off.

(February 14, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories has long been recognized as a land rich in resource potential. One of the priorities of this Assembly is to strengthen and diversify the economy and, as part of that priority, we identified the need to have a comprehensive, environmentally sustainable Mineral Development Strategy in place.

(February 13, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, the 17th Legislative Assembly identified the need for an economic development strategy to strengthen and diversify the Northwest Territories economy.

Our strategy will respond to changing circumstances in the North and address business opportunities in all regions of our Territory.  

YELLOWKNIFE (February 11, 2013) – Northwest Territories films and film-makers are the focus this month, with screenings of NWT films at NWT Days in Ottawa and a traveling road tour heading out across the territory during February.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 6, 2013) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is in active discussions with Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, soon to be renamed Dominion Diamond Corporation (DDC).  These discussions are the first step in securing a formal diamond allocation agreement with DDC for a portion of production from their diamond mining interests in the NWT.

(February 6, 2013) - Good morning ladies and gentlemen. As the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the Government of the Northwest Territories, I am here to extend a warm welcome to each of you to NWT Days here at Winterlude.

(February 6, 2013) - Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I’d like to echo Premier McLeod’s previous comments and thank you all for coming to this tourism reception.

OTTAWA (February 1, 2013) – Premier Bob McLeod and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay will host Spectacular NWT Days at Winterlude, celebrating the territory’s culture and showcasing economic and investment opportunities.

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