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

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. 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. 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. 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

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. Rocky Simpson's Reply   here. You know, if we are going to have a remediation economy, we need to work to be done by the Northerners and, you know, that includes like, like we got larger companies here. Maybe they are not large enough but they, you know, they are the ones that also got to step up and bid

Ms. Chinna's Reply   of John T'sellie, being the first MLA representing the Sahtu. With his passion to work in respect of Indigenous rights and treaties, we then evolved into the days of Stephen Kakfwi, who served as Minister and former Premier, who led the territory towards the economy and fueled our

Mr. Jacobson's Reply   for schools such as lack of counsellors, you know, mental health supports for our youth, high school dropout rates, the addictions and substance abuse, the economy such as high cost of food, fuel, power, lack of employment in our communities. We're resource rich and cash poor in our

Mr. O'Reilly's Reply   is needed to ensure everyone is at the table and that Regular MLAs are involved. We laid the foundation for an expanded and improved postsecondary education system for the NWT to help us build a knowledge economy. Much work remains, including action on our climate and caribou crises

Question 1638-19(2): Cameron HIlls Gas Field Remediation and Liabilities  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I feel the love from the Member. I greatly appreciate it. And it's the last set of questions, so thank you very much. On a serious side, Mr. Speaker, ECC is working with ITI and various levels of governments on building a remediation economy

Question 1638-19(2): Cameron HIlls Gas Field Remediation and Liabilities  , even though some Indigenous governments wanted to do the work. So I'm going to ask the Minister if he can explain how GNWT is going to ensure local benefits moving forward, you know, -- we're trying to build a remediation economy, so how are we going to get local benefits from our

Ms. Green's Reply   and health. At the same time, women have shown they can lead on the economy, finance, and infrastructure. My hope is that women's representation is now the norm and voters will again vote for women's equality on November 14th. As well as having more women in the House, the 19th Assembly

Minister's Statement 394-19(2): Transportation Update   of the economy. But our success hinges on the hard work of the staff across the territory, including those involved in the safe evacuation and return of residents this month. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. Quyananni, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Motion 510-19(2): Bill 65: Builders' Lien Act - New Clause 93.1, Carried   that with the proposed amendments in Bill 84, including the new name for the organization, we will be able to do more and do things differently to better support Northwest Territories businesses, contributing to a stronger and more diversified economy. That concludes my opening remarks, Madam Chair