November 22, 2011 -The GNWT is doubling the number of fur pelts trappers can claim under the Grubstake program, from 200 to 400 pelts per trapper. This enables the most productive trappers to receive additional start-up funding in the fall of 2012.
November 15, 2011 - Good morning everyone. On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 39th Annual Geoscience Forum. I would like to say a special thank you to the Dettah Drummers for opening up the event today.
Putting together events like this forum are no easy task. Please join me in thanking the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines and the Northwest Territories Geoscience Office – specifically the forum organizing committee – whose support makes this forum such a success, year after year.
November 9, 2011 - The GNWT will continue to promote and support a diversified economy that will provide for greater future stability in all kinds of economic cycles. - Minister of ITI David Ramsay, Akaitcho Business Development Corporation Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony, Nov. 8, 2011.
November 9, 2011 - "Geosciences information is the key tool that most geologists and prospectors turn to in determining both where and how to explore for these resources. Reliable geosciences data is vital to encourage exploration in areas with high resource potential, which in turn will foster significant mineral exploration investment in the Northwest Territories – contributing to the sustainability of the NWT mining industry." - Minister of ITI David Ramsay, CanNor/GNWT Geoscience Funding Announcement, Nov. 8, 2011
November 8, 2011 - Today the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health, together with the Honourable David Ramsay, Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), announced that the resource industry can count on up-to-date geoscience data in the Northwest Territories (NWT) to support resource exploration and development projects.
November 4, 2011 - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) David Ramsay, presented the 2010 Parks Hospitality Award to Reid Lake Territorial Park operators Al and Mary Morton.
The Minister presented the award at the NWT Tourism Gala and Awards Dinner on Nov. 3. The Gala dinner was the closing event for the NWT Tourism Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Yellowknife Nov. 2 – 3.
November 4, 2011 - Minister David Ramsay gave his inaugural speech as the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) and spoke about the importance of tourism in the Northwest Territories (NWT) at the NWT Tourism Conference and Annual General Meeting this week.
November 2, 2011 - "As a Government, we rely on the input from both NWT Tourism and the Tourism Marketing Advisory Committee to develop and advance programs and initiatives that are relevant to the tourism industry."- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay at the NWT Tourism Annual General Meeting and Conference in Yellowknife, November 2, 2011.
October 26, 2011 - “We have real challenges ahead of us. We also have opportunities.We need strong minded leaders to address those challenges and aspire to great achievements.And finally, a call to the people of the Northwest Territories, we seek your guidance and advice as we move forward over the next four years.
October 18, 2011 - This is Small Business Week (Oct. 16-22). Time to celebrate the achievements of entrepreneurs and small businesses in the NWT and Canada.
In Inuvik, residents are invited to a presentation on the business funding programs offered by the GNWT’s Department of Industry Tourism and Investment (ITI). The presentation will take place at the Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 2 – 4 p.m.
