Comprehensive Import Subsidy Strategy   are imported into the Territories from southern Canada each year because they are not produced here. That is millions of dollars that could be invested in our northern economy. Obviously, the government must move now to help northern businesses expand the range of goods produced

Development Of Limestone Deposits In Nwt  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to make my statement that will help not only government in developing a sustainable economy but also, more importantly, the people of Coral Harbour, Repulse Bay and other surrounding communities. There is potential to develop the best

Question O607-12(2): Extension Of Business Incentive Policy To Municipalities   statement indicated very clearly that this kind of additional cost would be considered as an investment by this government in the economy of the North. So, in that event, it would be my responsibility as Minister of Municipal Affairs to seek the necessary additional resources through

Hunters 'and Trappers' Coverage By Workers' Compensation Board   and fishermen are eligible for compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act misapplied non-native criteria related to the wage economy. It has, I believe, conveyed an inexcusable demonstration of the board's lack of awareness about traditional lifestyle and work patterns of aboriginal

Question O632-12(2): Economic Benefits To North Re Participation In Expo '92   in salaries to employees; $650,000 into the hands of food producers; and we would have a net benefit of $2.8 million into the territorial economy? Does he think those predictions, on the basis of his current information, will be borne out?

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   transportation strategy is being looked at by premiers and also other Transportation Ministers of the country, because we do contribute quite a bit to the economy of other provinces in terms of purchases from other provinces, and also shipping is very important to the Northwest Territories

Economic Development Of Nwt  , what we have to look at is to find ways to develop another sector of our economy. It is a bad signal, I think, to the people of the Northwest Territories that we have so little imagination that all we can do is out down the amount of money that will create real wealth in the future

Committee Report 14-12(2): Report Of The Special Committee On Health And Social Services, Interim Report No. 1  . As Members of this Assembly know, we must find ways to do more with less at a time when health costs are growing, and the state of the economy places greater pressure than ever on our social programs. At the same time, government structures and processes are being reviewed in an attempt

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   claimants is much higher in the Northwest Territories than in other jurisdictions. This creates special challenges for the administration of claims, appeals and rehabilitation programming. Certain sectors of the northern economy are particularly susceptible to cycles of boom and bust

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   operated with due regard to efficiency and economy; 62) that in future the Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board be involved by the board in any major projects or policy decisions that involve significant financial or other implications on employers and workers

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   to its last set of approved objectives; and an evaluation of the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of the territorial corporation. Subsection 91.(5) provides that "no territorial corporation shall carry on any business or act" in any period in a manner that is not consistent

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   responsibilities will result in increasing future taxation on employers. This would have a negative effect on the economy of the North, as the cost of doing business would have to rise and be passed on to consumers." An idea raised over the course of the public hearings was that the Workers

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   as an eligibility criterion led to an unworkable and inappropriate attempt to impose wage economy concepts on a traditional value system. Motion To Accept Recommendation 20, Carried Therefore, Mr. Chairman, I move that the standing committee on agencies, boards and commissions recommends

Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters   more to duplicate the service structure than it does to take advantage of the board's economies of scale and expertise by paying for claim administration costs. The Strength at Two Levels report gives a clear message when it states: "Approaching a period of severe restraint

Minister's Statement 82-12(2): Update On National Constitutional Reform Negotiations   that the territories will be invited to all First Ministers' Conferences on the constitution and the economy. Territorial participation in negotiations and conferences on aboriginal matters will be entrenched in the constitution. Mr. Speaker, the constitutional reform process did not just deal