January 17, 2011 - The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) advises that the next deadline for submission of proposals for the Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program is March 21, 2011.
This program provides funding to tourism businesses for:
1. Business planning and transition assistance
2. Product development and enhancement
3. Marketing assistance associated with new tourism products
December 17, 2010 - The Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP), constructed and operated in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, will be a key economic driver for the NWT and Canadian economies.
December 16, 2010 - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod will be available to speak to members of the news media today about the National Energy Board’s Reasons for Decision regarding the Mackenzie Gas Project.
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December 15, 2010 - A delegation from the NWT will be in Montreal December 15 - 16 to examine the feasibility of using hydrokinetic turbine and biogas technology to generate electricity and reduce the cost of living in the Northwest Territories.
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod and Weledeh MLA Mr. Bob Bromley will learn more about emerging energy technologies that could potentially be applied in the Northwest Territories.
December 7, 2010 - Speaking at the 9th Annual Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum, Minister Bob McLeod highlighted the many partnerships and joint ventures Aboriginal people have struck, particularly in resource development, and how they are creating economic growth in the NWT.
December 7, 2010 - Speaking at the 9th Annual Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum today in Edmonton, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod, says the many partnerships and joint ventures Aboriginal people have struck, particularly in resource development, are creating economic growth in the NWT.
December 7, 2010 - The Government of the Northwest Territories has a new Diamond Policy Framework ─ one that will support and encourage the growth of the diamond manufacturing industry in the Northwest Territories.
December 6, 2010 - The recent Public Utilities Board (PUB) decision to re-balance the Northwest Territories Power Corporation electricity rates and implement other changes to the electricity system reflects the findings and recommendations of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Electricity Review.
Decemeber 6, 2010 - Tomorrow, the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod, will be the keynote speaker at the Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum luncheon in Edmonton, and will discuss the Northwest Territories’ experience with Aboriginal equity partnership models. During the two-day Forum, he will also attend several information sessions.
Media interested in interviewing Minister McLeod while he is attending the 9th Annual Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum can contact:
December 2, 2010 - Community Futures organizations, such as the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation (Akaitcho BDC), continue to enhance economic development in the Northwest Territories says Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), Bob McLeod.
