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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has committed to making programs and services more accessible to residents and to better streamline administrative processes.  Today, I am pleased to announce a new initiative that will change the way businesses in the territory obtain their licenses. The launch of our new eService program for business licenses is a major step in promoting a business-friendly environment that demonstrates our commitment to supporting economic growth across the territory.

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Mr. Speaker, I want to talk about an issue that is important to the maintenance of the public housing stock. I am speaking about the damage to public housing units and the costs to Local Housing Organizations and Housing NWT. I want to highlight how this damage impacts the workplan of Local Housing Organizations and Housing NWT.

Le Centre du patrimoine septentrional Prince-de-Galles sera fermé le mardi 29 octobre 2024 en raison de travaux de construction visant à améliorer le bâtiment.

La galerie de la mezzanine et la rampe supérieure resteront fermées du 29 octobre au 23 novembre 2024, et la salle de lecture d’Archives TNO pourrait fermer temporairement sans préavis pendant cette période. Toutes les autres galeries resteront ouvertes. Cependant, la galerie principale, les toilettes du niveau supérieur et le café ne seront accessibles que par l’escalier.

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Mr. Speaker, providing suitable, accessible, and affordable housing is a top priority for this government. Housing NWT is dedicated to delivering quality solutions that address the evolving housing needs of Northwest Territories’ communities and residents.  Housing NWT continues to deliver a significant capital plan including 512 housing units. This will result in 148 new and replacement public housing units, as well as the modernization and improvement of 364 housing assets currently operating throughout the territory.

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Mr. Speaker, the high cost of energy remains one of the greatest challenges for residents and businesses across the Northwest Territories. The realities of our northern environment only amplify these burdens. However, the GNWT is committed to alleviating these pressures through immediate relief and sustainable, long-term solutions, paving the way for a more stable and affordable future for all Northerners.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight our ongoing work to strengthen the recovery supports available across the Northwest Territories for those struggling with mental wellness, substance use, and addictions. In recent years, that work has evolved to offer more relevant and flexible support to residents.

Caroline Wawzonek, première ministre adjointe et ministre des Finances et de l’Infrastructure, ainsi que Danny McNeely, député de Sahtu, ont fait la déclaration suivante aujourd’hui en réaction à l’annonce de la Compagnie Pétrolière Impériale Ltée sur la réduction temporaire du prix du mazout de chauffage à Norman Wells.

Ministre Caroline Wawzonek

Aujourd’hui, Lesa Semmler, ministre de la Santé et des Services sociaux, a déposé à l’Assemblée législative le Rapport annuel 2023-2024 de la directrice des services à l’enfance et à la famille. Le rapport annuel fournit un résumé détaillé des services fournis aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest (TNO) du 1er avril 2023 au 31 mars 2024, notamment les services d’adoption, de préservation des familles, de soutien à la prévention et de protection.

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) fait un don de 150 000 $ à la banque alimentaire de Norman Wells pour soutenir les résidents confrontés à la hausse des coûts. Cette contribution s’inscrit dans le cadre des efforts continus du GTNO pour atténuer le fardeau financier causé par la hausse des prix du combustible et l’augmentation des perturbations des chaînes d’approvisionnement essentielles.

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Mr. Speaker, as we approach the one-year mark of this government, I would like to reflect on the progress we have made in strengthening our partnerships with Indigenous governments and the Government of Canada. Our recent trip to Ottawa, as part of the Council of Leaders, is a testament to the collaborative spirit we have built with our partners, and I am pleased to provide the Members of this Legislative Assembly with an update on that trip.