Bill 25: Appropriation Act, (Operations Expenditures) 2025-2026, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too will be voting in favour of the budget. Recapping, before I continue, I would pay respect to all the previous presentations from my colleagues on this side of the House and the other side of the House. And when I look back at the very beginning of th

Motion 51-20(1): Affirmative Action Policy, Defeated  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This policy is a revised policy from the 30-year-old one. And I've seen a number of changes in the positions, northern Indigenous positions, in the Sahtu. I recall years ago we never had a regional superintendent from the region. Now we do, so that tells m

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too would like to recognize deputy minister Steve Loutitt and all the wonderful work and support he has given the department, particular to the Mackenzie Valley Highway and the other projects. And additionally, I would also like to recognize, on our last

Member's Statement 608-20(1): Marine Transportation Services 2025 Resupply for Sahtu Communities  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the winter snowfall has not been at levels we had hoped. I fear the Sahtu will suffer the same disastrous low water levels that forced Marine Transport Services to halt all shipping to Sahtu like previous summers. The communities of the Sahtu

Question 638-20(1): Northwest Territories Economic Engagement and Strategies  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank to the Premier for the explanation for that previous question. My last question, can the Premier explain the mandate of the envoy position and specifically say whether this will be a permanent position within the Premier's office or just tempora

Question 638-20(1): Northwest Territories Economic Engagement and Strategies  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thanks to the Premier for that clarification. My second question, can the Premier explain the transparency measures and the process for how the work of the envoy to the Government of Canada will be reported back to the House. Mahsi.

Question 638-20(1): Northwest Territories Economic Engagement and Strategies  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Further to my statement, my questions are a follow-up and directed to the Premier. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Premier has said the territory is in discussions with the federal government to push for tangible action like competitive mining incentives and a

Member's Statement 597-20(1): Northwest Territories Economic Engagement and Strategies  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. GNWT strategies for federal engagements. I want to discuss today the Northwest Territories economic strategy and preparedness. Mr. Speaker, in February, the Premier announced the new position of senior envoy to the Government of Canada with a presence in

Question 622-20(1): Committee on Internal Trade  Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thanks to the Minister for that reply. It seems to me there was a lot of excitement on advancing in a productive kind of way during the session. My third question: It sounds like there has been good progress. What are the primary barriers to internal

Question 622-20(1): Committee on Internal Trade  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thanks to the Minister for that information reply. It's good to see our government taking a forefront role in these national committees. The next question, Mr. Speaker, how has the NWT's leadership encouraged other provinces and territories to take a m

Question 622-20(1): Committee on Internal Trade  Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My first question following up on my statement earlier is to the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. As the chair of the committee of internal trade, what key accomplishments have been achieved under NWT's leadership? Mahsi.

Member's Statement 587-20(1): Economic Outlook for the Northwest Territories  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the NWT is in a vulnerable position because of the national and global tensions. One example is the US tariffs and the resulting trade disputes. The NWT imports more than it exports, so we are more vulnerable to the increasing costs of things

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  I'll acknowledge that as a possible door invitation for further negotiations. Nothing further on this activity there. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thanks to the Minister for that clarification. I'm just wondering if there's any willingness, I would say, into this barging season and I must compliment or acknowledge the support from the Minister for last year's no barging activities to the Sahtu; now thi

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters  Thank you, Mr. Chair. My question is on the expenditure side on 238. It seems that the compensation and benefits went up and grants, contributions and transfers went down. Did we, or is it part of this activity going to see additional staff being hired because of that compensatio