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Mr. Speaker, the NWT Association of Communities, or NWTAC, represents all 33 of the NWT’s incorporated communities. The NWTAC promotes the exchange of information among community governments, working together to reach collective goals for our communities across the NWT. Together they are an effective and passionate voice for community governments.
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Mr. Speaker, in a crisis, consistent and timely communications are crucial. The Government of the Northwest Territories understands the critical role of communications as part of our pandemic response it helps create safer behaviors, greater community solidarity, and in the end, improved health outcomes.
Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) verse des fonds complémentaires aux exploitants d’entreprise touristique qui ont épuisé les aides disponibles dans le cadre du Fonds de soutien aux entreprises du Nord (FSEN) et du Fonds d’aide et de relance régionale (FARR) du gouvernement fédéral.
Les exploitants d’entreprise touristique pourront faire une demande auprès du ministère de l’Industrie, du Tourisme et de l’Investissement pour couvrir les coûts d’exploitation fixes déterminés en vertu du FSEN.
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Mr. Speaker, March is Nutrition Month and I would like everyone to join me in celebrating. It is a time to highlight the importance of accessing and eating healthy food. The theme this year is Good for You, Dieticians help you find your healthy.
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Mr. Speaker, COVID-19 has affected us all and the pandemic has highlighted why meeting these mandate commitments are so important. As global supply chains have been disrupted and economic activity has been restricted, the need for locally sourced food has become even more valuable.
Northern harvesters and trappers have been deeply impacted by COVID-19. Their economic livelihoods have been affected, which is an important part of northern culture. That is why now, more than ever, we need to support harvesting and land-based programs.
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Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories Power Corporation or NTPC provides an essential service to residents and businesses in the Northwest Territories. Without reliable electricity, many of the activities we take for granted, such as cooking, washing clothes or using our computers would be impossible. It is therefore critical that the Corporation maintains its assets to ensure that electricity is available when it is needed and that it is delivered at an affordable rate.
Julie Green, ministre de la Santé et des Services sociaux, a fait la déclaration suivante aux médias aujourd’hui, alors que la quatrième livraison de vaccins contre la COVID-19 est attendue plus tard cette semaine aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest (TNO) :
La ministre des Affaires municipales et communautaires Paulie Chinna a prolongé l’état d’urgence pour la ville de Yellowknife en vertu de l’article 14 de la Loi sur la gestion des urgences.
Cet état d’urgence se poursuivra jusqu’au 11 mars 2021.
Il a initialement été instauré pour répondre au besoin d’espace supplémentaire pour les sans-abri en raison des limites de capacité actuelles du refuge dues à la pandémie de COVID-19.
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Mr. Speaker, today on Pink Shirt Day we come together to commit to creating safe spaces for each other and for our youth, places where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in significant ways and has highlighted the importance of supporting one another and advocating for those who need help, and for youth in particular.
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Mr. Speaker, we all share in the responsibility of ensuring that our schools and communities are safe spaces. Today, we take a moment to pause and reflect on how each of us contributes to safe spaces where bullying is prevented whenever possible and quickly addressed when it occurs.
