February 14, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight work this government is doing to support the mining industry.
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TUKTOYAKTUK (February 14, 2012) -- A traditional sealskin kayak constructed by the students of the Mangilaluk School is the newest display at the Tuktoyaktuk airport.
February 13, 2012 - Mr Speaker, I am happy today to update my colleagues on the huge increases in pelt prices seen at the first wild fur auction of the year.
February 10, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, mining forms a major piece of the economic foundation of the Northwest Territories. Before mining can take place, we rely on the work of prospectors and exploration companies to identify potential mineral development opportunities.
YELLOWKNIFE (January 16, 2012) -- Wild fur pelt prices in the Northwest Territories have surged up to 135% at the first wild fur sale of the season hosted by Fur Harvester’s Auction Inc. in North Bay, Ontario on January 7, 2012.
Opening remarks of Deputy Minister Peter Vician (Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment) (check against delivery):
YELLOWKNIFE (January 10, 2012) -- CBC’s newest television series, Arctic Air, will kick off tonight with a premiere screening event at Capitol Cinema in Yellowknife.
December 14, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, the mining, oil and gas sectors are literally the bedrock of the Northwest Territories economy. These industries rely on modern, accessible geoscience information to make investment and land use decisions.
December 12, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, of all sectors, tourism presents the greatest likelihood of creating economic opportunities in each region, and for each community – especially in the smaller communities.
December 9, 2011 - Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to provide Members and Northerners with an update on the Mackenzie Valley Highway to Tuktoyaktuk project.