Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Preventing environmental liability and effective management of contaminant sites and the stimulus of local economy opportunities through remediation are high priorities for this government. Meeting a remediation economy will require a balanced approach between ensuring we continue to prioritize projects based on the degree of risk to people, property, and the environment, and also consider economic opportunities that a project may offer. The GNWT is currently working to explore new ways in which the GNWT can support a remediation economy in the Northwest Territories. Remediation projects create economic opportunities through employment, training, and procurement. The GNWT developed a document called "The GNWT Approach to Contaminant Management" in 2019. This document provides guidance to the GNWT departments on how to manage sites that the GNWT is working on. Lands and ENR are also working to finalize a negotiated mandate for excepted waste sites under the devolution agreement. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Shane Thompson on Question 532-19(2): Environmental Remediation and Economic Recovery
In the Legislative Assembly on February 10th, 2021. See this statement in context.
Question 532-19(2): Environmental Remediation and Economic Recovery
Oral Questions
February 10th, 2021
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