(February 27, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to confirm that the Government of the Northwest Territories’ new Reservist leave policy allows public service employees to take unpaid time off to serve with the Canada Reserve Force, part of the Canadian Forces.
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(February 27, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, tourism is a vital industry here in the Northwest Territories. It is our largest renewable industry and attracted close to 70,000 visitors and over $100 million in new spending last year.
(February 27, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, today is the official Anti-Bullying Day, a day celebrated during the last Wednesday of February of each year.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 26, 2013) – A new traditional games championship hosted by the Aboriginal Sport Circle and sponsored by the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) and Sport Canada begins this Friday, March 1st in Yellowknife.
(February 25, 2013) - Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I'll try to keep my remarks brief. After all, it's said that most speakers need no introduction. What they need is a conclusion.
(February 25, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, oil and gas development has the potential to grow and diversify the Northwest Territories economy, a key priority of this Government.
(February 25, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on plans for supported housing for seniors.
(February 25, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, last week, we learned of the tragic loss of two truck drivers and serious injuries to a third person as a result of a collision between two commercial vehicles.
(February 25, 2013) - Ladies and Gentlemen, it is a distinct honour for me to be here tonight among this exceptional community of northerners as part of this premiere signature event - and to celebrate everything that is so exciting about the Northern business community.
(February 22, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, it is a priority of this government that children get the best possible start in life so they can reach their full potential.