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Mr. Speaker, Housing NWT continues to repair, retrofit, and construct housing across the NWT at a rapid pace, establishing a strong economic foundation in the NWT and more homes for Northerners, two of this government’s top priorities.
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that I will deliver the Budget Address on Thursday February 5, 2026.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Mr. Speaker, we gather today at a significant moment for our territory and for our country. It is a moment of change and uncertainty, but for the Northwest Territories, it is also a moment of opportunity.
Regardez la vidéo complète du Discours territorial sur YouTube.
Lorsque le Canada tourne son regard vers l’avenir, le Nord apparaît comme un phare – et les Territoires du Nord-Ouest en sont le cœur. Alors que nous mettons en œuvre nos priorités communes, des progrès se profilent à l’horizon.
Discours prononcé par le premier ministre R. J. Simpson dans le cadre de la conférence « Geoscience Forum », le 25 novembre 2025.
Bonjour. Mahsi cho d’être ici aujourd’hui.
Les Territoires du Nord-Ouest sont au cœur de l’avenir du Canada lorsqu’il est question de ressources. Des minéraux critiques à une géologie de classe mondiale, notre territoire possède les matériaux et l’expertise dont le Canada a besoin pour rester compétitif dans une économie mondiale en pleine évolution.
Discours prononcé par le premier ministre R. J. Simpson dans le cadre de la conférence « La prochaine transformation économique du Canada : La politique industrielle dans une période tumultueuse », un événement d’une journée organisé à Ottawa le 16 septembre 2025 par l’Institut de recherche en politiques publiques. Une version vidéo du discours est disponible ici.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update you on progress made by the Government of the Northwest Territories' Sector Support Initiative for Non-Governmental Organizations.
In response to the 2023 External Advisory Committee report on Strengthening the Non-Profit and Charitable Sector, the GNWT has committed to building stronger relationships, cutting red tape, and making funding more reliable for NGOs.
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Mr. Speaker, during the last sitting, I committed to keeping this Legislative Assembly informed about the steps our government is taking to support adult learning and community-based education in the wake of Aurora College’s decision to close Community Learning Centres earlier this year.
Today, I rise to share an important milestone in that work. Mr. Speaker, I am going to begin my update in Dene Zhatıé
[The following portion will be spoken in Dene Zhatıé]
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Mr. Speaker, earlier today I had the honour of joining you and other Members of this House at the First Poppy Ceremony, marking the beginning of the season of Remembrance to honour the veterans and serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to acknowledge the recent finalization of Master Service Agreements with Alberta Health Services. This is an important milestone. These agreements modernize our partnership, strengthening accountability for the essential supports and services delivered to NWT residents and funded by the GNWT.
