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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories remains dedicated to strengthening its leadership and authority on climate change, as well as ensuring that climate change impacts are specifically considered when making government decisions.
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Mr. Speaker. For the past several years, the Health and Social Services system has been undergoing an important transformation. Today I am presenting an update on the ways that system governance has changed and how those changes help empower communities.
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Mr. Speaker, making strategic investments in our transportation system is one of the mandates of the 19th Legislative Assembly, and modernizing Northwest Territories airport infrastructure will help to achieve this. Investing in airport improvements keeps our communities connected while reducing the cost of living and supporting economic opportunities.
Given our vast Territory and dispersed communities, air travel is essential for Northern residents, businesses and tourists.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to address the House about the Environment and Natural Resources search of the Łutsel K'e camp on September 13th. Many people have asked for more information about how and why a search was conducted at the camp near Artillery Lake. As this search was a matter before the courts, we could not provide more information.
On October 24th, the search warrant used for this search was quashed.
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Mr. Speaker, today I would like to provide an update on the 2022 wildfire season. Wildfires are a natural and important part of the boreal forest. They help keep ecosystems healthy, and they burn off excess fuels, like dead and dried out foliage, that builds up within the forest, which can lead to more extreme fires.
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Mr. Speaker, partnerships are key to addressing the territory’s housing crisis.
Through partnerships with Indigenous governments and communities, we are effectively finding housing solutions that recognize the unique needs of communities across the NWT. As we advance the Housing NWT renewal strategy, I am pleased to report that these partnerships are already leading to real, meaningful work that will improve quality of life for residents.
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Mr. Speaker, today I am providing an update on the Prohibition Creek Access Road Project to correct the public record, refute some misinformation, and also address some of the recent allegations raised in this House about the procurement process for this project.
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report to this House and residents of the NWT on the progress we are making to transform the child and family services system to better serve children, youth, families, and communities. We want to create a system that provides services that are culturally safe and anti-racist.
