Oral Question 1583-19(2): Impact of Taltson Expansion on Rocher River mitigation, traditional economy, and archaeological sites in the region have been developed by the Minister, and what consultation and accommodation has been done with all Indigenous governments on this issue? Thank you.
September 28th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6508 Oral Questions
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters of investment, partnership, employment, and growth in the NWT's economy." As my colleague mentioned, it is duplicative of the ESTMA legislation, and that is the Extractive Sector Transparency Management Act, where individual mines report what they pay to governments in various taxes
September 27th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6453 Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Report 63-19(2): Report on Bill 78, Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Act of industrial waste at accepted waste sites and how new initiatives might benefit the Remediation Economy. Committee discussed seeking public input and the need for engagement before the creation of regulations under the new Act. For instance, Committee expressed an interest in more
September 27th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6448 Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters -- is this something, I guess, that the Minister can be provided? Because firefighting, really, in -- when we look at it is beneficial to part of our local and regional and territorial economy, and I think that, you know, when we're looking at it as much as, you know, we -- you know, we don't want
August 28th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6387 Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters , continue to build -- build an economy, build infrastructure in the territories and create a -- you know, a good health care system and education system because, you know, if we're spending all our money on disasters, we're going to be in trouble. So, just a comment. Thank you.
August 28th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6387 Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Committee Report 53-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment: Report on Supporting Northern Businesses especially in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Committee has considered all this information and used it to inform a range of recommendations to the GNWT with the intent and purpose of building and diversifying the NWT economy and improving business support services and programs
June 2nd, 2023Assembly debate Page 6348 Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Question 1538-19(2): United States Embassy Meeting regarding Northwest Territories-Nunavut Highway Merci, Monsieur le President. Wow, that sounds like quite the meeting. These large boondoggle infrastructure projects with dubious northern benefits come and go but take away from what should be serious efforts to diversify our economy. So can the Minister tell us what
May 30th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6221 Oral Questions
Committee Report 53-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment: Report on Supporting Northern Businesses with support for the private sector especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee has considered all this information and used it to inform a range of recommendations to the GNWT with the intent and purpose of building and diversifying the NWT economy and improving business
June 2nd, 2023Assembly debate Page 6348 Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters it represents to me is money that was not put into our economy oftentimes at the inability of the government and departments to do their jobs properly or to get things out the door on time that then has caused communities to suffer financially. A great example I keep bringing up
May 31st, 2023Assembly debate Page 6270 Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Minister's Statement 372-19(2): Update on the NWT Arts Strategy which department provides funding for different types of activities, making supports more accessible to artists, groups, and organizations. The announcement of this roadmap is expected in the coming months. Mr. Speaker, the arts contribute to a strong economy and enhance shared
June 1st, 2023Assembly debate Page 6304 Ministers' Statements
Question 1559-19(2): Financial Support for Evacuees Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, every individual who's had any sort of income disruption should be applying. So that applies to anyone who is self-employed, who may be in what is known as the gig economy or temporary employment or, again, any sort of disruptions. So
June 1st, 2023Assembly debate Page 6310 Oral Questions
Question 1538-19(2): United States Embassy Meeting regarding Northwest Territories-Nunavut Highway , has potential to help transform the economy from the North as well as connect to the national transportation system through Yellowknife, also help bridge the current infrastructure gap here in the Arctic. Such infrastructure, Mr. Speaker, would help advance interests of both Canada
May 30th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6221 Oral Questions
Member's Statement 1515-19(2): Support for Northwest Territories Tourism Operators Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Northwest Territories is renowned for its awe-inspiring landscapes, pristine wilderness and warm hospitality, so no one should be surprised that our tourism industry has become a vital pillar of our economy and source of pride for our people. However
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6144 Members' Statements
Member's Statement 1532-19(2): Tlicho Adminstration Region gained the tools and resources to strengthen our economy and protect and promote Tlicho culture, language, heritage, lands and resources. Currently, the Tlicho Community Services Agency delivers a number of programs and services including from the Government of the Northwest
May 29th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6188 Members' Statements
Question 1517-19(2): NorthwesTel and Bell Billing and Services Mr. Speaker, the digital economy is most certainly the way of the future right now in many respects; it's upon us. It provides tremendous opportunities, and I would like nothing better than to see some of the many small businesses, artisans, crafts -- multiple sectors could
May 25th, 2023Assembly debate Page 6153 Oral Questions