National Heritage Day
YELLOWKNIFE (Monday, February 20, 2012) – Monday, February 20th is National Heritage Day.
Read MoreMarketing the Northwest Territories to the World
YELLOWKNIFE (February 17, 2012) – Northwest Territories Tourism has released their 2012/13 marketing plan. It will guide tourism marketing efforts, promote key iconic attractions such as the Aurora Borealis and world-class natural wonders, and build upon the current Spectacular brand.
Read MoreZero Driving and Boating Fatalities
Mr. Speaker, the health and safety of our people is a priority for each of us here. I rise today to give you an example of what we can accomplish when individuals take up the challenge to be safer every day and make smart choices.
2012 Arctic Winter Games
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the 2012 Arctic Winter Games. This year the Games are being held from March 4 to 10 in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Wise Women: 2012
Mr. Speaker, International Women’s Day on March 8th is a global day of celebration to honour women’s advancement towards equality in all areas of life.
Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to provide this House and Northerners with an update on the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk portion of the Mackenzie Valley Highway project.
Results of the Shelter Policy Review
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the Shelter Policy Review which began during the last Legislative Assembly and is now almost finished. The Shelter Policy Review was a broad based examination of housing in the Northwest Territories and was intended to provide a long-term strategic framework for housing.
Education Week
Mr. Speaker, February 20th to 24th marks Education Week. We are celebrating the academic achievements of students across the Northwest Territories and recognizing educators who support and strengthen our education system.
Report on Northwest Territories Power Corporation General Rate Application
Mr. Speaker, high electricity costs are a fact of life in the North and are a significant component of the cost of living for the people of the Northwest Territories. External factors like global energy prices, our remote location and lack of economies of scale all contribute to high costs in our communities. Some costs of producing and distributing electricity in the NWT can be controlled, however, and the Government of the Northwest Territories remains committed to managing these in order to keep costs for our residents as low as possible.
Support for Small Business
Mr. Speaker, entrepreneurs and small business owners are a crucial part of the Northwest Territories’ economy. They are essential to creating an economic environment that is strong and diversified providing each region with opportunities and choices.
