INUVIK (November 5, 2014) – The second construction season of the Inuvik-to-Tuktoyaktuk Highway is now underway. By the end of this winter, significant progress is expected on approximately 95 km of the highly anticipated 137-km all-season highway between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk. Up to 600 people will be employed over the winter construction season with 70 per cent of workers expected to be northern residents.
Mr. Speaker, improving procurement services is helping the Government of the Northwest Territories achieve this Assembly’s goal of more effective and efficient government. By strengthening our procurement practices we are making sure that local businesses can benefit from government contracting opportunities and that our high standards of fiscal responsibility are maintained.
On April 1st, the Procurement Shared Services Centre in the Department of Public Works and Services began operating government-wide in order to better support these goals.
Mr. Speaker, as we head into this year’s heating season, I would like to take this opportunity to update Members on the energy conservation work that the Department of Public Works and Services has been doing.
Mr. Speaker, the safety of Northerners is a goal shared by Members of this Assembly and the Department of Transportation as we strive to build safe communities and a safe transportation system, in all modes, for the benefit of our residents.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 7, 2014) – Seven NWT students have been awarded Northern Aviation Scholarships of up to $5,000 to support their full-time studies leading to northern aviation careers.
This scholarship develops a northern workforce by encouraging northerners to pursue careers in aviation and is sponsored by the Governments of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Discovery Air, Keewatin Air and North-Wright Air.
YELLOWKNIFE (October 2, 2014) – Minister Tom Beaulieu met with federal, provincial and territorial Ministers of Transportation and Highway Safety this week to discuss ways to connect rural, northern and remote communities.
YELLOWKNIFE (September 17, 2014) – Department of Transportation staff continued to ensure the safety of NWT roads and highways by conducting brake inspections in four communities last week.
“Safe driving is everyone’s responsibility, and all drivers need to keep their vehicles in safe operating condition,” said Minister of Transportation Tom Beaulieu. “If your brakes aren’t working, you are a hazard to yourself and to other drivers.”
YELLOWKNIFE (le 6 août 2014) – Les résidents du Nord inscrits dans des programmes de formation en aéronautique dans le but de travailler dans des aéroports nordiques sont admissibles à des bourses d’études parrainées par les gouvernements des Territoires du Nord-Ouest et du Nunavut, et par les entreprises Discovery Air, Keewatin Air et North-Wright Air.
YELLOWKNIFE (June 27, 2014) – Minister of Transportation Tom Beaulieu announced today that the Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking input from Northerners to update the NWT Transportation Strategy.
INUVIK (May 30, 2014) – With its first construction season over, the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway construction project is well underway.
It was a short and busy winter as more than 425 workers began constructing the highly anticipated 137-kilometre all-season highway that will link the communities of Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk, which is currently only served by ice road, barge and air. This new highway to the Arctic coast will connect Canada’s road network from coast to coast to coast.
