YELLOWKNIFE (March 13, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod is congratulating the Délı̨nę First Nation and Délı̨nę Land Corporation whose members voted this week to ratify the Délı̨nę Final Self-Government Agreement. The historic vote is the culmination of 18 years of negotiations.
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Mr. Speaker, this is an exciting time for the Northwest Territories. We are about to take a significant step in our economic and political development by acquiring new legislative authorities and jurisdiction over our lands and resources.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Délı̨nę Land Corporation and the Délı̨nę First Nation whose members have voted to ratify the Délı̨nę Final Self-Government Agreement.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the athletes, coaches, cultural delegates and mission staff who will be representing the Northwest Territories at the 2014 Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks later this month.
Mr. Speaker, in early January 2014, the construction of the Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway was officially started.
Mr. Speaker, in a little more than two weeks, the Government and Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories will be taking on new responsibilities for public lands, water and resources.
YELLOWKNIFE (March 12, 2014) – New approaches to encourage women to run in upcoming elections, such as an annual Women’s Parliament, was one of the topics discussed at the bi-annual meeting between the Status of Women Council Board and the Minister Responsible fo
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to provide the House with an update on the success of the Department of Transportation’s online driver and motor vehicle services.
YELLOWKNIFE (March 11, 2014) – Premier Bob McLeod met with leaders of the Aboriginal parties to the Devolution Agreement on Friday, March 7th to continue building their relationship in anticipation of devolution.
Mr. Speaker, the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road continues to serve our territory as a seasonal solution to community resupply and economic development. Today, this road is more important than ever as industry prepares to tap into the enormous resource potential in the Mackenzie Valley.