Mr. Speaker, increasing the number of affordable homes and reducing core housing need is a priority of this government. The difficult times that we are emerging from highlight that safe and secure housing is one of our highest needs. The delivery of housing services became more challenging given our need to stay healthy in preparation of COVID-19 through physical distancing.
In the Northwest Territories, we entrust the RCMP with the responsibility to support every citizen’s rights to safety and security; and, we also entrust them with the right to take away a citizen’s liberty in response to unlawful activity. That is a tremendous power and responsibility.
Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted every aspect of life in our territory.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has responded to the pandemic in a variety of ways. In addition to the measures taken to protect the health and safety of our residents and communities, our government has acted to mitigate the economic impacts of this crisis on our economy, and to invest in the economic well-being of Northwest Territories industry and businesses.
Conclusion d’une entente de protection pour la sous-surface de l’aire protégée Edéhzhié
La première ministre Caroline Cochrane et la grande cheffe des Premières Nations du Dehcho, Gladys Norwegian, ont le plaisir d’annoncer aujourd’hui que le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) prolonge indéfiniment la soustraction des terres de sous-surface de l’aire protégée Edéhzhíe. Cette prolongation s’ajoutera à la future désignation de cette région d’importance culturelle et écologique en tant que réserve nationale de faune.
Publié le 11 juin 2020
Événements publics et réunions
La première ministre participera à la session de l’Assemblée législative.
La première ministre et la ministre Thom participeront à une conférence de presse sur la phase 2 du plan Une reprise avisée, en compagnie de la Dre Kami Kandola, administratrice en chef de la santé publique, et de Conrad Baetz.
Événements et réunions à huis clos
Les événements suivants sont fermés aux médias.
Mr. Speaker, the month of June is designated as Senior Citizens Month in the NWT. It is a time to recognize and show appreciation for the contribution made by seniors and elders to our communities, our families and society in general.
In the Northwest Territories, seniors continue to be the fastest growing demographic in our population. In fact, it is projected that seniors and elders will comprise approximately 20 per cent of our territory’s population by 2035. This presents opportunities as well as challenges, Mr. Speaker.
Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) est fier d’annoncer aujourd’hui le lancement d’un nouveau système de soumission de candidatures en ligne pour le Programme des candidats des TNO.
Mr. Speaker, we will defeat the scourge of COVID-19, and when we do, we will be better prepared to attract and welcome new residents.
Check Against Delivery
Mr. Speaker, every June the Government of the Northwest Territories, together with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, and the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the NWT and Nunavut, mark mining week in our Territory.
Check Against Delivery
Like other Departments across the GNWT, the Department of Justice saw its operations, administration, programs and service delivery impacted by COVID-19. Some functions or activities were delayed as more urgent tasks took over and staff were redeployed. Yet as we begin to take stock of the last few months, there are both challenges and opportunities that have appeared. I want to speak today on the response and emerging opportunities within Court Services and Corrections.
