February 16, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the Shelter Policy Review which began during the last Legislative Assembly and is now almost finished.
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February 15, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, February 20th to 24th marks Education Week. We are celebrating the academic achievements of students across the Northwest Territories and recognizing educators who support and strengthen our education system.
February 15, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, high electricity costs are a fact of life in the North and are a significant component of the cost of living for the people of the Northwest Territories.
February 15, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, entrepreneurs and small business owners are a crucial part of the Northwest Territories’ economy. They are essential to creating an economic environment that is strong and diversified providing each region with opportunities and choices.
February 14, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, Members of this House and the people of the Northwest Territories have made it clear that we need to complete a new Wildlife Act.
February 14, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, recently MLA Blake and I visited Fairbanks, Alaska, to learn about the Alaska Native Language Program.
February 14, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, today I would like to highlight work this government is doing to support the mining industry.
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 12, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, this Assembly has talked about the importance of supporting residents to be healthy, educated and free from poverty. I think most people in our territory will agree.
February 13, 2012 - Mr. Speaker, the people of the Northwest Territories have a stake in the on-going development of the oil sands. Protecting our land and water from potential downstream impacts of development in Alberta is critical.