Ms. Shauna Morgan's Speech   are to believe in this community and to invest all they have to offer here. I'm going to present each of my four priorities as outcomes, not as categories like housing or economy or health that could easily be slotted under just one department. My vision is that each priority will require

Mr. Shane Thompson's Speech   to have the finance minister reach out to Northerners to hear their concerns and their ideas on how to improve the GNWT economy and how to utilize the budget. The GNWT needs to examine the number of employment positions and analyze if these positions need to exist, and if they can

Mr. Denny Rodgers' Speech   training for our younger workforce to be engaged and given opportunities to succeed at home and not have to leave our territory to find that work. We have to ensure that we keep a focus on the economy and work with our industry and small business partners to ensure we are always

Ms. Caitlin Cleveland's Speech   chats at the fieldhouse, and door-to-door conversations. So today I will take you through the common priorities that I have heard so far from Kam Lake residents that centre on cost of living, economy, accessible health care, and climate adaptability and resilience. The escalating

Mr. Richard Edjericon's Speech   be a full independent public review of the fire season that just occurred and the floods that happened. That's a concern that got to my attention. That impacted my community as well. The thing is that the NWT is taking a huge hit on the economy and the GDP. The mining industry

Mr. Julian Morse's Speech   is economic development and diversification. Under this overarching priority, I propose the following initiatives: Continue transitioning Aurora College into a university and growing the knowledge economy throughout the territory. This will create jobs, help people build capacity

Mr. Vince McKay's Speech   about the need of fine tuning our government programs and services and invest in our communities and the infrastructure deficit. This approach is intended to stimulate the local economy through community-based employment rather than benefitting distant southern corporations

Mr. Shane Thompson's Speech  , and hydroelectric sources. By diversifying our energy portfolio, we can reduce our dependency on fossil fuels, mitigate environmental impact, and contribute to a greener more sustainable future. Wind and solar energy harnessed from the vast landscapes of the Northwest Territories hold immense

Mr. R.J. Simpson's Speech   started in the last government with government procurement. When I was a Regular Member in the 18th Assembly, I was quite frustrated seeing all of the contract dollars from the GNWT flow to southern companies. There are many things in the economy that are outside of our control. How we

Mr. R.J. Simpson's Speech   an NWT that is thriving, natural ecosystems that are thriving, cultures and languages that are thriving, economies that are thriving, self-governments that are thriving, and a system of cooperative governance that is unique in the world. This can be a reality. The 19 of us

Ms. Caroline Wawzonek's Speech   regions for a diverse and prosperous economy. And with this prosperity will come opportunities for residents to be healthy, educated, and ready to maximize their opportunities. I believe we can achieve this vision of health and prosperity because of the potential that exists in all

Ms. Kate Reid's Speech   and cultural scene. It's not enough to survive. We also need to thrive. Arts help shape the community's identity and creative outlets enhance well-being while also supporting the local economy. Collaborating with artists and artisans on what they identify is needed, like a sustainable

Mr. Kieron Testart's Speech   they deserve. A healthy community is a thriving community. Economic development is not a luxury. It is a necessity, especially with precious little time before the slated closure of the diamond mines and limited plans to offset the tremendous losses to our economy. I commit to champion

Member's Statement 1623-19(2): Strengthen and Diversity Northwest Territories Economy through Agriculture  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the territory desperately needs to strengthen and diversify our economy. Our residents must have access to healthy and affordable food, and the need for mental health supports is at an all-time high. There is one sector that can help us

Minister's Statement 377-19(2): Sessional Statement   of the mandate in key areas, including strengthening relationships with Indigenous governments and advancing reconciliation, providing improved social, economic, and governance supports for NWT communities and residents, and implementing efforts to grow, diversify, and sustain our economy