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Mr. Speaker, later this week I will be participating in the meeting of First Ministers in Vancouver where I will have the opportunity to collaborate on areas of priority to residents of the Northwest Territories, including the economy and climate change.
Yellowknife, le 29 février 2016 – Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord‑Ouest (GTNO) poursuit sa planification afin de répondre aux besoins futurs des Ténois par un examen des soins de longue durée, dont le rapport a été diffusé aujourd’hui par le ministre de la Santé et des Se
Yellowknife, le 25 février 2016 — Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) a lancé un nouveau site Web visant à fournir de l’information précise et facile à comprendre sur l’eau potable aux Territoires du Nord‑Ouest (TNO).
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements of a transformative figure, an economic builder in our territory, a true Northern leader, Nellie Cournoyea.
Mr. Speaker, the first priority identified the by the 18th Legislative Assembly talks about improving governance by increasing accountability, transparency, collaboration and building stronger relationships with community governments and stakeholders.
Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to announce that the Government of the Northwest Territories has, for the fourth year in a row, been chosen as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2016.
Mr. Speaker, one of the key challenges facing the Northwest Territories’ transportation system today is climate change. In the past years, warming temperatures have led to permafrost degradation causing roadbed and runway instability, and shortened operating seasons for winter roads.
Mr. Speaker, this is Education Week. It is a time to focus on how our education system supports our students to gain the knowledge and skills required to live productive lives and to recognize the teachers that help them achieve their personal, academic and career goals.
Mr. Speaker, supporting quality early childhood development in collaboration with other organizations is a priority for the 18th Legislative Assembly. We all want the children of the NWT to have the best possible start in life so that they can reach their full potential.