Difficulties Faced By Trappers  Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. As all Members are aware, the Northwest Territories is going through very difficult economic times. People from all walks of life are affected by the poor performance of the economy. However, Mr. Speaker, nowhere is this economic difficulty felt more than

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   or a section in there that talks about traditional economy. So that can be accessed some of the particular programs that were done in the time that Special A.R.D.A. was there could be worked into this section under E.D.A. on traditional economy.

Item 8: Replies To Opening Address   better job in developing this other economy, which we talk about and never really are very successful. We are very, very good at spending the money we get, we are wonderful at it, but we are never very good at figuring out ways in which we can generate wealth because unless you do

Committee Motion 189-12(2): To Adopt Recommendation No. 12  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. One of the recommendations on the Northern Economy Report was about the assignment of development officers in the communities. The previous Assembly approved a motion that the department commence providing funding in 1991-92 to communities to hire

Social Assistance Recipients Needing Employment   into the trap, the only future we have in the Northwest Territories is oil and gas, and mining. I represent a constituency in a mining community, Mr. Speaker. I am aware of the tremendous impact that mining has had on our economy. For the Northwest Territories, mining, oil and gas may

Committee Report 17-12(2): Report Of The Standing Committee On Finance: Review Of The 1992-93 Main Estimates   difficulties that we face. After all, we are all in this together. To this end, the committee has taken several initiatives to create, or explore, creative ways to raise investment capital and stimulate the economy. We are currently working on attracting offshore investment to build

Motion 40-12(1): Establishment Of The Special Committee On Health And Social Services   that we had a very serious financial climate in which we were operating. Since we had three major studies, if you like, one on education, one on housing and one on the economy, then perhaps if we do something on social issues we could perhaps deal with it in a different way to what we

Item 2: Opening Address   that are designed to maximize opportunities for northern-based construction companies and job opportunities for people wanting to participate in a wage economy. Your government considers these bills essential to the good conduct of government business. I particularly wish to recommend passage

Proposed Changes To Water And Sewage Subsidy Policy   fragile, developing economy. Thank you, Madam Speaker. ---Applause

Bill 18: Write-off Of Debts Act, 1993-94   carry a higher risk. This risk may be a necessary cost of stimulating the northern economy. However, the BCC still has a responsibility to minimize that risk and standing committee Members have been assured that the corporation and the department will address this important

Minister's Statement 57-12(5): Winning Partnerships   the Northwest Territories economy. In many cases, simple partnerships or joint ventures between government and businesses of individuals can go a long way in developing awareness of the north, which in turn can assist with the sales of the Northwest Territories products and services. Ms

Question 366-12(5): Increase To Water And Sewer Rates  Mahsi, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, my question will be directed to the Minister responsible for Municipal and Community Affairs. As I mentioned in my Member's statement, the subsidized water and sewer rates have had a positive impact on our northern economy, helping both

Question 351-12(5): Status Of Federal/territorial Agreement Re Employment Programs   that there is a tremendous opportunity here in the Northwest Territories to make a case to the federal government that can provide some sort of a combination of the traditional pursuits and the wage economy, I think we could probably provide a very interesting model here. I wonder if the Minister

Committee Motion 31-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 10, Carried  I would just like to simply say, Mr. Chairman, that I'm delighted to hear of the Minister's commitments to move in this area. It has my full support and I think that this is an area where we can get positive results in a huge and growing Asian economy. Thank you.

Subsidies For Small Businesses   limits on loans and subsidies to respect the real economy. Recently, Madam Speaker, I have dared to ask a few questions about the policies and mandate of the NWT Development Corporation when it comes to market disruption. My inquiries have been inspired by the concerns of a small