December 8, 2011 - Your Excellencies, Colleagues, Leaders, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:

On behalf of the people of the Northwest Territories, I would like to thank you and Mrs.  Johnston for visiting  the Legislative Assembly and our Territory.

As Premier of the Northwest Territories and on behalf of all of those gathered here today, I would like to wish you all the very best for your visit to this unique region of Canada, fundamental to this country’s past and its future.

December 7, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome all Members back to the continuation of the first Session of the 17^th Assembly. In this sitting, we will review the Capital Estimates for next fiscal year and began to debate some important issues.  I believe all Members of this House have a shared interest in creating an environmentally sustainable and prosperous territory for all the people we serve.  Despite some significant challenges, our Territory is strong, and we are even stronger when we work together. 

November 22, 2011 – Premier Bob McLeod attended the Tlicho Assembly Thursday, November 17 to discuss the government’s work and priorities with the leaders of the Tlicho Government. This is the first time an NWT premier has appeared at the Tlicho Assembly, and the third time Premier McLeod has met with Tlicho leaders since being elected. The most recent meeting was on November 3.

November 16, 2011 – Premier Bob McLeod met with Sahtu leadership Monday, November 14, 2011 as part of the GNWT’s continuing commitment to work with Aboriginal and community leaders.

“We have a shared interest in creating a strong and prosperous territory,” said Premier McLeod. “We continued our discussions from the successful meeting we held in Dettah just after the territorial election. The Sahtu leaders were very clear about their vision for the region. I know we can work together to build consensus and move forward as a territory.”

November 10, 2011 - Premier Bob McLeod today announced the appointments of Ms. Sheila Bassi-Kellett as Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Mr. David Stewart as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.

November 7, 2011 - Premier Bob McLeod and the Cabinet of the 17^th Legislative Assembly held a day-long planning retreat at the Sah Naji Kwe Lodge near Behchoko on Nov. 3, 2011. Discussions included approaches to engaging with NWT Aboriginal leaders, the timeline around establishing a Cabinet agenda for implementing the priorities of the 17^th Legislative Assembly, improving government communications, Devolution and managing relations with federal, provincial and territorial governments.

November 2, 2011 - 

November 2, 2011 - Promising a renewed focus on working together to promote the interests of all the people of the Northwest Territories (NWT), Premier Bob McLeod today announced portfolio assignments for the recently chosen Cabinet.

“We have challenges and opportunities ahead of us,” said Premier McLeod. “The people of the NWT are relying on us to work together to seize opportunities and resolve issues. MLAs have selected a Cabinet with a good balance of experienced and new Ministers who will bring their skills and energy to get the job done.”

November 1, 2011 - Premier Bob McLeod, together with Inuvik MLAs Robert C. McLeod and Alfred Moses, is today congratulating Inuvik’s Vince Sharpe for receiving the Governor General’s Medal of Bravery.

Mr. Sharpe received the award Friday, Oct. 28, from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston in recognition for his actions to rescue two occupants from a burning trailer home, in Inuvik.

October 28, 2011 - Premier Bob McLeod says the Legislative Assembly will be the forum in which elected leaders can find and reach consensus for the good of the NWT.

In his first statement to the 17th Legislative Assembly as Premier, Mr. McLeod said that while challenges will be significant, the collective will to make things better for the NWT residents is strong.

“I am encouraged by the good will shown by Members and Aboriginal Leaders, to find better ways of working together,” he said.