November 4, 2011 - Minister David Ramsay gave his inaugural speech as the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) and spoke about the importance of tourism in the Northwest Territories (NWT) at the NWT Tourism Conference and Annual General Meeting this week.
October 28, 2011 - Premier Bob McLeod addresses the 17th Assembly for the first time as Premier.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today, on behalf of all Members of Cabinet, to once again congratulate and thank all Members of this House. We are grateful for and humbled by your support, and we pledge to work hard, in cooperation with all Members, in the service of all of the people and communities of the Northwest Territories.
October 26, 2011 - “We have real challenges ahead of us. We also have opportunities.We need strong minded leaders to address those challenges and aspire to great achievements.And finally, a call to the people of the Northwest Territories, we seek your guidance and advice as we move forward over the next four years.
October 12, 2011 - "We need the opportunity to invest in our people, to put funding in community programs that will best support residents and to allow us the opportunity to invest in the long term needs of this Territory." Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Oct. 12, 2011, Yellowknife, NT.
October 12, 2011 - “ If we continue to use the potential of our future as leverage against each other, we will be plagued with the frustrations and unmet needs and expectations that have dogged our past. Instead, we must have the courage to make decisions about the future of our Territory – and demonstrate the capacity and unity to govern ourselves – effectively and in the interest of a greater goal.” - Floyd Roland , Oct. 12, 2011, Canada's North Beyond 2011 Conference, Edmonton Alta.
August 26, 2011 - Premier Floyd Roland, via Minister Michael McLeod, speaks with pride about the result of the 16th Assembly.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to read this statement on behalf of the Premier, who is currently attending to a government business matter.
August 26, 2011 - Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod informs the house on the unprecedented 60 million dollar multi-year commitment towards energy programs and initiatives.
Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of this Legislative Assembly, Members clearly signaled energy policy and programming as priorities and directed this government to pursue initiatives that reduce the cost of living, and in particular, energy costs.
August 26, 2011 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, via Minister Bob McLeod, addresses the house on plans to alleviate the pressures on HealthNet and various other strategic directions.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to read this statement on behalf of the Minister of Health and Social Services, who is currently attending a personal matter.
August 26, 2011 - Minister of Justice Jackson Lafferty introduces a draft for the new Legal Aid Act.
Mr. Speaker, later today I will table a draft Legal Aid Act and consultation paper. The Department of Justice is developing a new Legal Aid Act and is seeking comments from the public. The proposed new Legal Aid Act will provide greater clarity on governance and processes, and a more client-focused, service-oriented approach to our legal aid system.
August 26, 2011 - Premier Floyd Roland address the House with an update on the work that the GNWT has been undertaking in relation to Devolution.
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to provide Members of this Assembly with an update on the work our government has been undertaking related to the devolution of public lands and resources from the Government of Canada to the Government of the Northwest Territories.
