Wally Schumann, ministre de l’Infrastructure, a salué l’annonce d’un nouveau financement fédéral pour faire progresser le développement du Corridor d’accès à la province géologique des Esclaves (PGE).

Une somme de 40 millions de dollars sera accordée au projet pour les examens environnementaux et réglementaires, et les études de planification. Transports Canada versera un montant de 30 millions de dollars tirés du Fonds national des corridors commerciaux et le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest versera 10 millions de dollars.

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Good morning. I am pleased to be here this morning to take part in this official announcement. I would like to thank MP McLeod and all guests for joining us.

MP McLeod continues to support our infrastructure initiatives and recognizes that these types of projects are investments in the future of the north. For that and his continued support, we are grateful and pleased that you are able to join us this morning.

Sept nouveaux projets de surveillance et de recherche environnementales recevront un financement du Programme de surveillance des effets cumulatifs des TNO (PSECTNO).

Chaque année, le PSECTNO finance des projets de surveillance et de recherche environnementales qui visent à fournir des connaissances scientifiques et traditionnelles précieuses aux gestionnaires de ressources, aux gouvernements et aux collectivités. Ces connaissances sont ensuite utilisées dans les processus décisionnels.

Mr. Speaker, during my time as Minister of Justice, I have often spoken about the Corrections Service and the important work they are doing to improve the programming and supports available in our facilities to help address the needs of individuals in our corrections system.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that the Northwest Territories Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program is providing $1.7 million this year to support
28 monitoring and research projects.  Funding recipients include Indigenous governments and organizations, universities, and territorial and federal government departments.

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for ensuring that Income Security programs respond to the needs and realities of residents. I am proud of how this government has increased its financial support to those in greatest need.

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for ensuring that Income Security programs respond to the needs and realities of residents. I am proud of how this government has increased its financial support to those in greatest need.

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Good morning, everyone. 

It is a pleasure to join our Member of Parliament, Michael McLeod, as well as my colleagues from the Legislative Assembly for today’s announcement of federal funding for projects important to Northwest Territories communities.

As the Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs, I am pleased to be working with Infrastructure Canada in implementing the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Agreement.

Mr. Speaker, strong economies must encourage economic diversity.

And while our economy relies on the resource sector as its foundation, our government has committed to fostering an economic environment where our residents can find success across a variety of sectors.

But it is also this government’s view that true economic diversity for the NWT also means getting the most out of secondary industries arising from our diamond sector, while also working to branch out and encourage the responsible development of new resources

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) a publié sa Stratégie sur la gestion des déchets et son plan de mise en œuvre plus tôt aujourd’hui. La stratégie et le plan de mise en œuvre constituent une feuille de route sur dix ans pour améliorer la façon dont les déchets sont gérés aux TNO.

Les quatre grands objectifs de la stratégie et de son plan de mise en œuvre sont :