Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my Member's statement, I spoke about the importance of defending Canada's sovereignty and making sure the Northwest Territories is one of the leaders in that effort. Arctic defense spending has become a national subject of -- or subject of national interest, especially from those who want to be our next Prime Minister. The leader of the opposition has pledged to build a military base in Iqaluit. Next door, our neighbours in Yukon have established a security advisory council, and they've already been successful in finding some federal funding as well. We can't wait for the federal dollars to come to the North because other people are going out to get them. So what is the Premier doing to ensure we have a robust security and sovereignty strategy that brings federal dollars, federal investments into the Northwest Territories, not only for the jobs and the growth but for the safety that our residents deserve? Thank you.
Kieron Testart on Question 619-20(1): Arctic Sovereignty and Defense Spending
In the Legislative Assembly on March 6th, 2025. See this statement in context.
Question 619-20(1): Arctic Sovereignty and Defense Spending
Oral Questions
March 6th, 2025
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