February 22, 2011 - A new plan – Tourism 2015: New Directions for a Spectacular Future ─ was released today and will guide GNWT investments in the tourism industry over the next five years, and will encourage additional investments by the Federal government, industry, and other partners.
February 22, 2011 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment highlighted the development of two key marketing activities that will strengthen the Northwest Territories tourism sector, today in Session.
February 17, 2011 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment, Bob McLeod, provided an update on the Diamond Policy Framework.
February 14, 2011 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment informed members of the work the GNWT is undertaking to improve the NWT film industry.
February 10, 2011 - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod, discussed the electricity review process during Session today.
January 24, 2011 - The Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod, and Mr. Kevin Menicoche, MLA for the Nahendeh and representing the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Infrastructure, will be attending the 2011 Mineral Exploration Roundup conference in Vancouver, British Columbia today and tomorrow.
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.
