(March 13, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased to recognize that the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Project reached another milestone earlier this week when the Prime Minister confirmed that Canada will contribute $200 million to the construction.

YELLOWKNIFE (March 11, 2013) – The Government of the Northwest Territories today received confirmation that Canada will provide an additional $50 million in support for the construction of an all-weather highway from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk, raising their total commitment for the project to $200 million.

(March 7, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, we know that impaired driving leads to injuries, death, and millions of dollars in property damage across Canada every year.   Statistics Canada recently reported the NWT and Yukon had the highest rates of impaired driving across the country in 2012.   Ninety four NWT residents were convicted for impaired driving last year.

(February 25, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, last week, we learned of the tragic loss of two truck drivers and serious injuries to a third person as a result of a collision between two commercial vehicles. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families and friends of those who perished and to the survivor who is now recovering from the injuries sustained in the collision. This is a tragedy that has had a devastating effect on the families and loved ones involved.   Our condolences go out to those affected by this terrible event.

(February 22, 2013) - The construction of an all-weather highway down the Mackenzie Valley to the Arctic Coast is vital to connect our communities and to access a wealth of natural resources that are critical for growing the NWT economy and ensuring Canada remains prosperous within the global economy.  

(February 18, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, in support of this Government’s vision of an environmentally sustainable and prosperous Northwest Territories, the Department of Public Works and Services recently installed four more biomass heating systems in Fort Providence, Yellowknife, Behchoko and Fort Simpson.

INUVIK (January 30, 2013) - The Environmental Impact Review Board (EIRB) has completed its review of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway and submitted its final report to the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.  The Government of Northwest Territories is reviewing the report, which supports approval of the project with conditions.

FORT PROVIDENCE (December 3, 2012) – Traffic is now flowing on the newly opened Deh Cho Bridge near Fort Providence. The Bridge permits 24 hour traffic across the Mackenzie River year round.

Premier Bob McLeod and Transportation Minister David Ramsay, together with community leaders and elders, cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open the Bridge. Premier McLeod said "this was an important achievement that will benefit the people of the Northwest Territories for generations to come."

YELLOWKNIFE (November 21, 2012) -- Today marks the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. The day is set aside to remember those who have been seriously injured or killed due to a collision on our roads and trails.

YELLOWKNIFE (November 14, 2012) – Certified child car seat technicians are now in place in the Northwest Territories.

Eight certified technicians from Fort Simpson, Hay River, Fort Smith, and Yellowknife were trained in car seat installation last week. Graduates applied their new training in a car seat education clinic last Friday afternoon at the Yellowknife Canadian Tire store.