Minister's Statement 8-20(1): 2023-2024 Winter Road Construction Challenges  Mr. Speaker, destructive events like flooding and wildfire are top of mind when considering how climate change has challenged the Northwest Territories in recent years. There is, however, another climate-related challenge affecting many of the territory's residents: delayed winte

Minister's Statement 4-20(1): 2023 Wildfire Season Review and planning for the 2024 Season  Mr. Speaker, the 2023 wildfire season was unlike anything we have ever seen in the Northwest Territories. More than four million hectares of forest burned over a six-month period, with fires reported all the way from the Beaufort Delta to the South Slave. Record temperatures, dro

Minister's Statement 6-20(1): Capital Delivery Status Update  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, living and travelling throughout the Northwest Territories, I have seen first-hand the many housing challenges faced by residents. All people of the Northwest Territories deserve a quality standard of living. During the 19th Legislative Assem

Minister's Statement 1-20(1): Sessional Statement  Mr. Speaker, I must begin by acknowledging the plane crash that occurred in Fort Smith on January 23rd. I send my deepest condolences to the families and friends who have been impacted by this tragedy, and to the entire community of Fort Smith. I visited Fort Smith shortly after

Question 19-20(1): Carbon Tax Revenues Spent on Climate Change Adaptation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, having a revolving fund where you take a specific amount of money and put that aside, typically it's used for Crown corporations, for example for the airport where there's money in and -- going in and going out. It allows an entity to operate

Question 19-20(1): Carbon Tax Revenues Spent on Climate Change Adaptation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So just one follow-up here: So I know that we've consistently heard from the government that it's not a good idea to have a specific revolving fund but I've also -- we've also heard from the public that there's demand for that kind of transparency. Can th

Question 19-20(1): Carbon Tax Revenues Spent on Climate Change Adaptation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I certainly can ensure that all of the net revenue from the carbon tax goes -- is spent on some sort of measure that will assist us in our climate change adaptation and GHG reduction efforts, and those efforts are reported in the public accoun

Member's Statement 35-20(1): Economic and Environmental Issues and Opportunities for the Northwest Territories  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This term challenge, part number 2. Mr. Speaker, on the issue of progress, our measurables is based on achievable priorities. Mr. Speaker, a collaborative approach with the multi NWT groups is tailoring resolutions through partnerships. Mr. Speaker, criti

Member's Statement 33-20(1): Development of the Knowledge Economy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I am speaking about the knowledge economy and what development of this sector could mean for our territory. First, I want to dispel the idea that growing this sector is only about skill development. That is a key aspect of it. But people

Minister's Statement 5-20(1): Emergency Management Preparation  Mr. Speaker, I want to start by acknowledging that the Government of the Northwest Territories will ensure that a comprehensive and independent after-action review of last year's historic wildfire season is completed and shared publicly. This will be transparent and an open proce

Mrs. Weyallon Armstrong's Speech  Thank you. Thank you. I am very grateful to be standing here seeking a position in Cabinet. I was born and raised in Behchoko where I still reside today. Behchoko is the home of my family. My parents are the late Edward and Melanie Weyallon. My dad, Edward Weyallon, was a provide

Mr. Shane Thompson's Speech  Thank you, Mr. Clerk. First, I want to begin my remarks today with acknowledgement that today's proceedings are taking place on Chief Drygeese territory, the traditional home of YK Dene First Nation, also the traditional lands of North Slave Metis and Tlicho. For those of us who

Mr. Danny McNeely's Speech  Thank you, Madam Chair. I firstly want to congratulate all 19 MLAs for putting their name forward in contributing to their efforts on including and delivering their endeavours for the next four years. It's a very prestige obligation to serve this institution and the better inte

Ms. Caitlin Cleveland's Speech  Thank you, Mr. Clerk. And thank you, colleagues. It's a great honour to stand in this House again and represent the people of Kam Lake. I want to thank Kam Lake residents for their continued support and trust. I start today by speaking about trust because I want to begin by iden

Question 1606-19(2): Climate Change Emergency  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the GNWT continues to acknowledge the profound affect climate change is having in the NWT right now and the importance of building resiliency and addressing our emissions. Climate change has been a key part of this government's mandate. We've