Mr. Speaker, having healthy, vibrant and safe communities is a key priority for the Government of the Northwest Territories. This is why over the past year, we have worked with communities as they developed wellness plans, to set priorities and guide how wellness funding should be directed.
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Mr. Speaker, tourism in the Northwest Territories plays a vital role in our economy. Each year, the industry contributes over 100 million dollars in visitor revenue and attracts upwards of 70,000 visitors from across the world.
Mr. Speaker, during December's power outage in the City of Yellowknife it became apparent that communications from the Northwest Territories Power Corporation did not meet its customers’ expectations or its own standards. It is our goal to keep power outages to a minimum.
Mr. Speaker, the new Highway 4 realignment opened to traffic on January 31st. Residents now bypass the remediation work underway at the former Giant Mine site and travel on a safer highway with better turns and sight lines.
Mr. Speaker, thousands of our residents and visitors enjoy the parks and campgrounds across the territory. In particular, the beaches located within the territorial parks contribute enormously to the quality of life for many families on hot summer days.
YELLOWKNIFE (February 6, 2014) – Today, Finance Minister J. Michael Miltenberger presented the territorial government’s 2014-15 Budget in the Legislative Assembly.
Mr. Speaker. I would like to welcome Members back to the continuation of the Fifth Session of the 17th Legislative Assembly.
Good afternoon, I’d like to welcome you all to today’s devolution information session on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories. With me today are Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment David Ramsay and Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Michael Miltenberger.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 27, 2014) – Devolution is an opportunity not to be missed, Premier Bob McLeod told the parliamentary committee reviewing federal Bill C-15, the Northwest Territories Devolution Act.
Honourable members, thank you for the invitation to address the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development.