Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Betty Villebrun, who is a member of the Fort Smith Metis Nation.

Education in Fort Smith  Mr. Speaker, I would like to begin by thanking the constituents of Fort Smith for electing me as their MLA. It is an honour to represent my amazing community in this government body, and I will do my best to advocate for the interests and constituents of Fort Smith. Now, without

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Ernie Daniels, First Nation President for First Nation Finance Authority for Canada.

Question 4-19(1): Transparency of Aurora College Transformation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Mr. Speaker, the planned transformation of the polytechnic university must be made public to the people of the NWT, especially to the residents of Fort Smith, where the headquarters is n

Question 4-19(1): Transparency of Aurora College Transformation  [Microphone turned off] ...assurance to commit enrollment in all of the courses is not frozen in any way or form, business continues as usual at Aurora College headquarters must be maintained.

Question 4-19(1): Transparency of Aurora College Transformation  No question. I want to make sure that the business is [Microphone turned off] that there is...

Question 4-19(1): Transparency of Aurora College Transformation  Okay. Sorry. Mr. Speaker, I want to ensure that the commitment to enrollment in all courses continues as usual. I want to make sure that Aurora College, at the Aurora College headquarters -- because some of the courses have not had any student intake, and, therefore, I want to en

Question 4-19(1): Transparency of Aurora College Transformation  I think I would appreciate a commitment from the Minister of Education to visit the community of Fort Smith and Aurora College early in the new year to assure the residents of Fort Smith that proper consultation on the plan of transformation to the polytech university is discusse

Taltson Hydroelectric Expansion  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to talk about the Taltson Hydro Electric Expansion Project. As an official mandate item on the priorities list of the 19th Legislative Assembly, we have a duty to see this project move forward in a timely manner and in close cooperation

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To attract potential industry and major proponents to invest in the NWT, the Taltson --

Question 12-19(1): Taltson River Hydroelectric Expansion  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Sorry for being so anxious on the economy. Mr. Speaker, to attract potential industry and major proponents to invest in the NWT, the Taltson River hydro expansion must remain a priority. My question is: does the Minister and her department consider this a

Question 12-19(1): Taltson River Hydroelectric Expansion  Thank you.

Recreational Land Lease Fee Increases  Mr. Speaker, today I'd like to talk about the issue of recreational land lease rental fees being increased on cabin owners who reside on territorial land in the NWT. On April 1, 2018, the Department of Lands increased the minimum land lease rent fees on all cabin owners and subs

Question 27-19(1): Recreational Land Leases  Mr. Speaker, the concerns regarding the recreational land leases have been a very hot topic in all different venues with Indigenous and municipal governments, including members of many of our communities. My primary concern is for the residents of Fort Smith. My question for the

Question 27-19(1): Recreational Land Leases  The Minister's response to my office regarding land leases which he sent out on December 9, 2019, is unacceptable. After bringing forward concerns well over 31 times in the 18th Assembly, I want to know why the Minister of Lands is stalling to address these concerns in a positive