Member's Statement 466-20(1): Promoting Indigenous Entrepreneurship in the Northwest Territories Masi, Mr. Speaker. Today I am going to be talking about promoting entrepreneurship in the NWT. Mr. Speaker, quote, the Indigenous economy is about to take off. Mr. Speaker, this is according to a MacLean article from December 2024. It is estimated that the potential value
February 10th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Reply -20(1): By Mr. Testart fiscal flexibility to invest in our future, grow our economy, and create good jobs for all our residents. We have renewed alliances with Indigenous nations and brought new resources in from the federal government to meet our most pressing needs. Canada's National Arctic and Northern
February 6th, 2025Assembly debate Replies to the Budget Address
Budget Address to give us the flexibility to respond to any future unforeseen fiscal pressures. [Translation] INSERT* [Translation Ends] Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is now on the eve of the closing of one of the diamond mines that have been the backbone of our private sector economy
February 6th, 2025Assembly debate Budget Address
Member's Statement 444-20(1): Struggles for Youth in Mackenzie Delta Communities the recipients making a living from this program. Mr. Speaker, this government is trying to get its final responsibilities back on track and, at the same time, we are trying to rebuild the economy of the Northwest Territories. In order to build the economy of the Northwest Territories, we
February 6th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Reply -20(1): By Mr. Hawkins , though, is I want to highlight as I get to the budget and explain it is that the mandate on a high level says we care about housing -- sorry, I should clarify. We care about a lot of things. But we're highlighting housing, health, safety, and economy as the forerunners of our biggest
February 6th, 2025Assembly debate Replies to the Budget Address
Member's Statement 452-20(1): Northwest Territories Nominee Program Mr. Speaker, the NWT has been sustained since time immemorial on the traditional economies of First Peoples who harvested the fur, fish, timber, and other natural resources that our land is rich in. But as our economy has grown, so has the needs of our labour market
February 7th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Reply -20(1): By Mr. Morse importance in our priorities. If we want to develop our economy, we have to focus on our workforce, on the students who aren't being prepared to enter it, and how we're going to get them the credentials they need to participate meaningfully in the economy. It is such a big piece
February 6th, 2025Assembly debate Replies to the Budget Address
Member's Statement 460-20(1): Deton'cho Renewable Energy Project , we have the economy to worry about. Diamond mine closures on the horizon and critical minerals companies with opportunities but not enough clean power to assure investors that this is a promising place to pursue. And instead of sitting back and looking to the GNWT to fix
February 7th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Minister's Statement 88-20(1): Sessional Statement , marked by challenges that not only define our present but also shape our future that we are working to build. Yet, these challenges are also opportunities for Canada and the NWT to build a stronger, more diverse economy centered on the rights and priorities of Indigenous peoples. We
February 5th, 2025Assembly debate Ministers' Statements
Return to Written Question 12-20(1): Cost of Living to food and fuel, that are beyond the government's control, it is important that the government focus on sustainable solutions rather than implementing measures like price controls or fuel tax cuts, which could harm the economy or reduce revenues needed for essential programs
February 5th, 2025Assembly debate Returns to Written Questions
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Member's Statement 468-20(1): Aurora College Community Learning Centre Closures in smaller communities yet again. This decision shows that the smaller communities do not matter in the development of our territory's economy. Mr. Speaker, I have been approached by many residents of the Beaufort Delta region, both in person and by social media, and asking why
February 10th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Question 425-20(1): Arctic Sovereignty and Investment Highway, the Bathurst port, including the expansion of northern airways to suit the F35s, to get northern investment -- or sorry, national investment in our northern economy. Thank you.
February 5th, 2025Assembly debate Oral Questions
Member's Statement 437-20(1): State of the Northwest Territories , without apology. Mr. Speaker, Premier Doug Ford may not be my personal cup of tea, but no one in this country can argue he takes bold action, he believes in the economy, he believes in Ontario, and as a matter of fact, he's putting those words to fight for Canada, Mr. Speaker. We need
February 5th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Member's Statement 436-20(1): Tariffs the North American economy. I know Northerners are worried, and by virtue of having the earliest legislative session this year, we get to demonstrate that leadership for the first opportunity to formally address the illegal tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump. Today, let us
February 5th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Minister's Statement 77-20(1): Our Land for the Future: Advancing the Northwest Territories Project Finance for Permanence into the future. Mr. Speaker, the GNWT recognizes the importance of maintaining a balance between conservation and economic development. The NWT Project Finance for Permanence Agreement will contribute to a strong, diversified economy that includes new, culturally supportive opportunities
October 29th, 2024Assembly debate Ministers' Statements