May 28, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, early childhood development and the early years of learning in Kindergarten are a priority for the Department. As we are all aware, healthy childhoods are the best foundations to develop healthy, productive adults.
May 28, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, since the implementation of the New Deal for NWT Community Governments in 2007, community governments have been in control of their own infrastructure priorities. The New Deal has changed the way they do business with Municipal and Community Affairs, and as a result, the department’s role has transformed into that of coach, advisor and supporter.
May 25, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, I wish to update the Assembly on programs that give our Aboriginal youth a stepping stone to serving their communities in the RCMP.
Our Assembly has identified a goal of diversifying our economy, ensuring that people in each community and region have choices. The Aboriginal Community Constable Program and the Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program are innovative training programs that support this goal.
May 25, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, Northwest Territories parks and campgrounds attract thousands of visitors to our Territory every summer. They are a vital element of our tourism sector – and one we continue to invest in heavily by ensuring they are maintained, improved, and made more accessible to visitors. These facilities are also enjoyed by our own residents and contribute enormously to the quality of life that we enjoy here in Canada’s North.
May 25, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, the Housing Corporation is committed to implementing a fair and sustainable public housing rent scale. It is one of the strategic actions outlined in Building for the Future: Northern Solutions for Northern Housing. It was also identified as a key component of the 17th Legislative Assembly’s priority to address housing needs.
(Date of Speech: May 18, 2012)
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Before we get the day's sessions started, I would like to express how much of an honour it is to once again be in Whitehorse – the home of both the Kwanlin Dun and the Ta’an Kwach’an First Nations.
It would be most appropriate to have a welcome prayer performed by a local First Nation elder. I would like to introduce Ms. Annie Smith, a member of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation to perform a prayer.
May 24, 2012
May 23, 2012
(Date of speech: May 1, 2012.)
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Good morning ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for the invitation to join you this morning.
I am in Houston this week in my capacity as the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for Canada’s Northwest Territories. During my time here, I want to highlight our tremendous petroleum potential and answer any questions you may have. But before I get into that, I would like to give you a bit of background on the Territory for those of you who may be unfamiliar with it.
