If successful, this incentive could demonstrate the demand for an official conference centre in the NWT. If there is a business case, interested parties might be able to build a case and obtain money without relying on the GNWT. There are huge opportunities here.
Later this afternoon I will be asking the Minister of ITI some questions on this topic and seeking commitment from this government to find ways to promote the NWT as a suitable place for conferences by way of providing incentives to northern groups who have a desire to encourage their national and international counterparts to come to the NWT for their meetings.