Mr. Speaker, The transformation of Aurora College into a polytechnic university is a priority of this Legislative Assembly and I am pleased to say that we continue to make progress.
To be successful, we must focus investments in programs and services that lead to better education and employment outcomes for residents, including through our post-secondary education system.
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to share with the Members of this Legislative Assembly my reflections as a new Minister of Health and Social Services.
I have spent my first few weeks as Minister receiving a series of comprehensive briefings from both the Department of Health and Social Services and the Health and Social Services Authorities. I have had the opportunity to meet with the Leadership Council, senior management, as well as staff.
Mr. Speaker, today I am very proud to rise and recognize the three deserving individuals that have been recently inducted into the Northwest Territories’ Sport Hall of Fame.
The NWT Sport Hall of Fame was created to celebrate NWT athletes and sport builders who attained a high level of excellence and brought recognition and honour to the Northwest Territories.
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Good evening. On behalf of Premier Cochrane, thank you to the Denendeh Development Corporation for the invitation to address you this evening.
These are early days for our government but I hope you are getting a sense the renewed energy and commitment that we have as an Assembly.
I am happy to say that this government has hit the ground running.
Everyone in this room and our recently elected leaders have a common goal and that is a desire to improve the economic future of our territory.
Mr. Speaker, partnerships between housing stakeholders and community partners is critical in supporting the housing needs of our residents. One such partnership has been between the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, the De Beers Group, and the Yellowknife Women’s Society. Over the last year, all three partners came together to provide 16 single-room semi-independent suites for homeless women.
Mr. Speaker, as the Minister Responsible for Youth, I am proud to speak today about one of our most successful youth initiatives, the NWT Youth Ambassador Program.
From November 14th to the 18th of this year, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs hosted the NWT Youth Ambassador Program orientation and training event in Yellowknife. I was pleased to attend this orientation along with the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, the Honourable Ms. Chinna.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome all my colleagues to this sitting of the Legislative Assembly. I also want to thank them on behalf of Cabinet and myself for selecting us for the Executive Council. You have chosen a hardworking, strong Cabinet that is committed to working collaboratively with Regular Members in the interest of all residents of the Northwest Territories.
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Good morning.
It’s a pleasure to be here today for the ninth Project Management Conference.
I am excited to be taking part of this conference this year in a different capacity than I have in previous years. In the past, I have been a moderator or participant, but this year I get to be here as the new Minister of the Department of Infrastructure.
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It is an honour to be here with everyone to celebrate excellence in mining and exploration.
I would like to recognize the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, the NWT Geological Survey, and the many staff and volunteers who make this event possible each year.
Our government is pleased to be both partner and sponsor of the Annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum and this evening’s awards.
All of us here recognize that the history of the Northwest Territories cannot be separated from mining and exploration.
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Good evening. It is an honour to be here with everyone to celebrate excellence in mining and exploration.
Before I begin I would like to recognize the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, the NWT Geological Survey, and the many staff and volunteers who make this event possible each year.
