Mr. Speaker, smoking rates in the NWT are double the national average. In 2009, 36% of NWT residents 15 and older smoked, compared to 17% nationally. Smoking contributes to chronic diseases affecting the heart and lungs, and also causes cancer.
Newsroom
octobre 24, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
octobre 24, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
Mr. Speaker, effective human resource management of the NWT public service relies on partnerships between the Department of Human Resources and other Government departments, boards, and agencies.
octobre 24, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
Mr. Speaker, our mining, oil and gas industries rely on modern, accessible geoscience information to make investment and land use decisions.
octobre 24, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
Mr. Speaker, languages are about identity – who we are and how we understand and interact with each other. Promoting our languages harmonizes with a connection to cultural values, and provides a sense of identity and belonging.
octobre 24, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
Mr. Speaker, the 2012 forest fire season is officially over.
octobre 23, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
October 23, 2012
octobre 23, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
Mr. Speaker, we all have a role to play in stopping abuse from taking place in our homes. Unfortunately, family violence continues to be a significant concern.
octobre 23, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
Mr.
octobre 23, 2012
Déclarations et discours de ministres
Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Department of Transportation for receiving the Silver Award for Innovation from the Institute of Public Administrators of Canada.
octobre 23, 2012
Communiqués de presse
YELLOWKNIFE (October 23, 2012) – The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Aa1 credit rating has been confirmed by Moody’s Investors Service. A high investment grade credit rating provides assurance that the GNWT’s fiscal plans are sound.