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Good afternoon, and welcome again to everyone.
Before I start, I’d like to welcome my Ministerial counterparts and all the stakeholders and Indigenous representation both in the audience and on stage with us this afternoon.
This is my first PDAC experience as Minister of ITI and Infrastructure, and I am pleased that my first PDAC speaking engagement is at an important one like this.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories wants NWT businesses to flourish. For small businesses in particular, prompt payment of invoices is critical to their financial health.
As Minister, I can assure you that the Department of Finance places a high value on maintaining a positive working relationship with the companies the GNWT does business with.
Mr. Speaker, the 19th Legislative Assembly has identified increasing resource exploration and development for the benefit of the people of the Northwest Territories, as a priority for this government.
Mr. Speaker, making strategic investments in our transportation system is one of the priorities of the 19th Legislative Assembly. Investing in airport improvements will keep our communities connected while reducing the cost of living and supporting economic opportunities.
Given our vast territory and dispersed communities, air travel is essential for Northern residents, businesses, and tourists.
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Good morning, and welcome to the second day of the Conservation Network Gathering.
It sounds like you all had a full day yesterday, which I hope you found productive and inspiring.
I’m grateful for the chance to speak to all of you, and thank you in person for the incredible work you do.
Keeping the land healthy is a priority for the Government of the Northwest Territories. Not just our natural environment, of course, but also our connection to the land.
Mr. Speaker, today I’m pleased to share information on the NWT Association of Communities’ upcoming Annual General Meeting and the specific training and networking opportunity for Chiefs and Mayors.
Mr. Speaker, making strategic infrastructure investments that connect communities, expand the economy, and reduce the cost of living is a priority of this government. Infrastructure projects bring skills, training, and economic opportunities to our communities and their residents. Infrastructure plays a very important role in the longevity and health of the people of the Northwest Territories.
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Mr. Speaker, no one in the Northwest Territories, especially our children and youth, should ever have to endure bullying. Our schools and communities must be safe spaces for all students and the responsibility to ensure this happens is one we all share. I am pleased to announce today, on Pink Shirt Day, the formal release of the Guidelines for Ensuring LGBTQ2S+ Equity, Safety and Inclusion in Northwest Territories Schools.
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Mr. Speaker, Strategic Oil and Gas Limited or “Strategic“ filed for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act in April 2019. Strategic operates the Cameron Hills, Northwest Territories Project which includes winter access roads, well sites, oil and gas gathering systems, a small pipeline, an oil and gas battery, a permanent camp and various incidental activities such as borrow pits, permanent bridges and sump sites.
The attached has been jointly released by the Government of the Northwest Territories and Government of Nunavut
