Mr. Speaker, this is a significant day for the Northwest Territories.
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octobre 29, 2012
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octobre 29, 2012
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Congratulations to you all and thank you for the invitation to join you today. It is a pleasure to be here in Hay River and to have a role in this event.
octobre 29, 2012
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Thank you for the invitation to join you again and for this opportunity to say a few words. It is something I am always happy and honoured to do.
Greetings, also, on behalf of Premier Bob McLeod and my colleagues on the Executive Council.
octobre 25, 2012
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Mr. Speaker, today is National Be a Fan Day, and you will note many of the Members wearing red laces in support of Special Olympics NWT.
octobre 25, 2012
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Mr. Speaker, earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of the new East Three School in Inuvik.
octobre 25, 2012
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octobre 24, 2012
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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.
octobre 24, 2012
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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
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Mr. Speaker, our mining, oil and gas industries rely on modern, accessible geoscience information to make investment and land use decisions.
octobre 24, 2012
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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.