Member's Statement 405-20(1): Supports for Northwest Territories Residents Experiencing Fertility Issues  , the finance Minister made a strong case for why fertility support is important. She highlighted the NWT's declining birth rate and noted that a decline in population, including the birth rate in the NWT, could have significant implications for the territorial economy. A result

Minister's Statement 73-20(1): Update on the Mackenzie Valley Highway   access for residents, businesses, and emergency services. Enhanced access will unlock new economic opportunities for local business, stimulate investment, and strengthen the regional economy, particularly important given the recent challenges posed by low water levels, rising fuel

Minister's Statement 70-20(1): Advancing Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification  Mr. Speaker, skilled tradespeople are needed everywhere, now more than ever. Apprentices and journeypersons are a vital part of our economy. They literally keep the wheels turning, buildings standing, water flowing, and the lights on. These careers offer good pay, advancement

Member's Statement 357-20(1): Regional Energy Resource Tables   Canada in 2022, initiated the regional energy resource tables, a strategy in transitioning to a green economy. Mr. Speaker, as quoted by federal Minister Wilkinson, this initiative will enable provinces, territories, and the Government of Canada and key Indigenous partnerships

Minister's Statement 67-20(1): Capital Delivery Status Update   at a public-facing accessible location. In addition, Mr. Speaker, with the funding provided from Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fund, Housing NWT is completing a 20-unit biomass project at the Stanley Isaiah Centre in Fort Simpson. This will provide renewable space heat for 20 senior home

Question 321-20(1): Aurora College Transformation   that leads to jobs that we need homegrown people to be able to take advantage of, that we need to be able to attract to our knowledge economy, to be able to do research. I believe in this transformation wholeheartedly, and I want to see it happen. I'm prepared to work within my

Member's Statement 339-20(1): Climate Change  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we all know that climate change is turning the North into a different world but sometimes we forget that the rest of the world has been dramatically shifting, too, in terms of energy systems, infrastructure, and the global economy. In order

Member's Statement 330-20(1): One Year Post-Evacuation in Hay River   will continue to move forward. We are still addressing issues that affect Hay River and its economy. Record low water levels have impacted both the fishing industry and shipping industry. The Hay River rail line remains uncertain as CN has decided not to rebuild the line after the 2023 fire

Member's Statement 328-20(1): Making Positive Change   on the needs -- of the greatest needs for our constituents - housing, health care, economy, and public safety. Clear, concise, small in number - four priorities. So let's get them done, Mr. Speaker. No more action plans, no more ADMs, no more working groups. Let's get moving on legislation

Mr. Morse's Reply   to take a holistic approach to this and focus on improving outcomes for JK to 12 students and also round out our academic system by building a world-class Polytechnic University to help develop our workforce and diversify our economy. In response to Mr. Clinton's call for leaders

Committee Motion 30-20(1): Deferral Motion - Tabled Document 111-20(1): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2024-2025   doing an inventory similar to what they did in the Beaufort Delta, and it'll help diversify our economy by creating this clean-up. So I would suggest the department, if they want to reach out to the Sahtu Renewable Resource Board in Tulita, to see how they can help. If you got a big

Committee Motion 30-20(1): Deferral Motion - Tabled Document 111-20(1): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2024-2025   the GNWT's commitment to revitalizing the commercial fishery sector to grow and diversify the NWT economy to create jobs and to advance greater food security;$489,000 to continue to support the growth of the agriculture and Agri-food sector in the NWT through partnership agreement

Committee Motion 30-20(1): Deferral Motion - Tabled Document 111-20(1): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 1, 2024-2025  Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I took that as a comment but very happy to respond to it. We often hear about the need to diversify our economy in the Northwest Territories, and we certainly do already have a very diverse economy, and when we look at, you know, where

Member's Statement 307-20(1): Supports for Tourism   and property. The GNWT is responsible for the well-being of visitors too. Mr. Speaker, we need a Minister that partners with this industry to ensure its capacity continues to meet demand. This industry is key to both diversifying our economy and promoting traditional knowledge

Minister's Statement 50-20(1): Immigration   the additional benefits that come with immigration, including a vibrant and diversified population. This will help ensure our economy remains competitive with enhanced immigration being a key component to overall population growth and long-term economic development and prosperity