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Mr. Speaker, strengthening internal trade is essential to ensuring that businesses across Canada can grow, compete, and thrive. With the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian imports and the Canadian government’s counter-tariffs, Canada urgently needs to strengthen our internal trade framework. Studies show that eliminating interprovincial trade barriers could add billions to Canada’s gross domestic product annually, lower consumer costs, and improve supply chain resilience.

Aujourd’hui, le premier ministre Simpson a fait la déclaration suivante en réponse à la dernière série de tarifs douaniers imposés par l’administration Trump et aux contre‑mesures nouvellement annoncées par le gouvernement canadien :

« La décision de l’administration Trump d’imposer des tarifs douaniers sur les produits canadiens est injustifiée, irréfléchie et préjudiciable aux entreprises et aux consommateurs des deux côtés de la frontière.

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Mr. Speaker, almost 30% of residents in the Northwest Territories over the age of 15 consider themselves smokers. Smoking, which includes vaping, remains one of the worst substances for your overall health and can significantly reduce a person’s life expectancy. That is why the Government of the Northwest Territories continues to find new ways to support residents in making the shift towards a smoke-free life.

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Mr. Speaker, as the 2025 wildfire season approaches, I would like to provide an update on the planning and investments we have made to support wildfire prevention, mitigation and resilience. Our approach is focused on preparing people and communities across the NWT to live safely alongside wildfire, ensuring that we are ready for emergencies.

De nouveaux rapports sur les pratiques en matière d’inclusion et les mesures de soutien dans les garderies éducatives aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest (TNO) sont maintenant disponibles.
 

À compter du 1er avril 2025, le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) augmentera les droits prévus dans certains règlements d’environ 4 % afin de s’adapter à l’inflation. Cet ajustement courant concernera les agents et représentants immobiliers, les licences d’exploitation des commerces, les fournisseurs, les démarcheurs, les agences de recouvrement et les examens de plans.

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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Hay River North, the Premier will be absent from the House today due to illness.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Mr. Speaker, effective emergency management and preparedness are critical to the safety and well-being of Northwest Territories residents. Today I want to recognize individuals and groups whose dedication and efforts have helped keep NWT communities safe.

The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award is a national recognition for outstanding contributions to emergency management. Federal, provincial, and territorial Ministers present this award to highlight efforts in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

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Mr. Speaker, investing in our roads, bridges, airports and highways is critical to keep communities connected, improve safety, and support economic growth. Whether it is making sure families can travel safely, helping businesses move goods, or supporting emergency response, strong transportation infrastructure is essential for all Northerners.

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) a reçu l’autorisation du gouvernement du Canada d’augmenter sa limite d’emprunt imposée par le gouvernement fédéral de 1,8 milliard de dollars à 3,1 milliards de dollars.