Minister's Statement 138-20(1): Government of the Northwest Territories' New Approach to Energy and Climate Change that as we transition to a cleaner, net zero future, we are also preparing communities and residents to withstand the impacts of climate change. The interconnectedness of climate with energy, infrastructure, public health, environmental protection, and the economy requires that we align
May 28th, 2025Assembly debate Ministers' Statements
Question 755-20(1): Research and Innovation in the Northwest Territories Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. So, Mr. Speaker, I'd say in everything that we've heard come out of the new Prime Minister, there is an undercurrent of an education foundation, whether we're talking about trade, whether we're talking about bolstering our economy or our
May 29th, 2025Assembly debate Oral Questions
Motion 56-20(1): Code of Conduct Referral to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Carried is accountability confined into what is tolerable to maintain chummy relationships within a given caucus, relationships that purportedly advance the political priorities of Members. For those who prefer to govern that way, this motion only furthers that style of internal economy by giving new
May 27th, 2025Assembly debate Motions
Minister's Statement 130-20(1): Intergovernmental Meetings Arctic security and sovereignty, the economy, critical infrastructure, and the health and well-being of northern people and communities. We were warmly welcomed by the Champagne and Aishihik First Nation and the community of Haines Junction, and I thank them for their wonderful
May 26th, 2025Assembly debate Ministers' Statements
Member's Statement 691-20(1): Literacy Outreach Centre of the government's boxes. When we talk about education, we usually think of the school system, college programs, or official credentials. When we talk about jobs or the economy, we think about mining development or maybe hiring and procurement policies. But we have a lot of adults
May 29th, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Minister's Statement 139-20(1): Government of the Northwest Territories' New Approach to Energy and Climate Change for the territory. Energy powers our communities, heats our homes, fuels our transportation, and propels businesses and the economy. But today, the Northwest Territories faces some of the highest energy costs in Canada, aging energy infrastructure, and increasing impacts from climate change
May 28th, 2025Assembly debate Ministers' Statements
Question 739-20(1): Home Insurance Supports speak for an entity from another jurisdiction, the scent of our -- from the Department of Finance is that, again, the population here is quite small so that makes the market very small. The -- there's going to be very little economies of scale, very little returns, very little
May 28th, 2025Assembly debate Oral Questions
Minister's Statement 123-20(1): Sessional Statement , during a period of global uncertainty, we have taken targeted steps to protect the territory's economy. Short-term relief for the diamond sector is helping maintain jobs, sustain local businesses, and support Indigenous contracting at a time of significant market disruption. When
May 21st, 2025Assembly debate Ministers' Statement
Member's Statement 639-20(1): Workforce Development which have lifespans of a decade or more; however, our economy is increasingly shifting towards more project-based employment for which this kind of workforce development model does not work as well. Projects are more time limited, sometimes involve seasonal work, and are spread
May 22nd, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Minister's Statement 135-20(1): 2025 Canadian Biomass Award to ensure reliable heat for residents. The Sissons Court project was funded in part by a federal funding program called the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund and showcases the power of collaboration between Housing NWT and local contractors. It is expected to generate significant long
May 27th, 2025Assembly debate Ministers' Statements
Committee Report 22-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Public Accounts, Received and Adopted by the Assembly, Response from Government Requested the fiscal year. These notes are not audited but are reviewed by the OAG. The financial health of the government is measured by three indicators: sustainability, flexibility, and vulnerability. The FSDA also provides (i) an overview of the territorial debt and the NWT economy
May 21st, 2025Assembly debate Reports of Standing and Special Committees
Minister's Statement 129-20(1): Internal Trade and Labour Mobility Update above our weight. You know what they say, never waste a good crisis and we are not. I am proud of sustained efforts of provinces, territories, and the federal government to reduce internal trade barriers and build a stronger, more connected economy. This work is about ensuring
May 23rd, 2025Assembly debate Ministers' Statements
Member's Statement 621-20(1): State of the Economy of the Northwest Territories , and get some investment in the North, because as the North starts to shrink, and continues to shrink in the direction it's going, you don't have to start to see the stark difference between when you look east or west, when you see Nunavut and Yukon, as their economies continue to grow
May 21st, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Member's Statement 623-20(1): Relief for Territorial Diamond Mines on contracts with the diamond mines. What bothers me is that the subsidies are based on wishful thinking. They're not designed to actually accomplish anything meaningful when it comes to jobs or our economy. We're not getting any guarantees in return for the $15 million besides nice
May 21st, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements
Member's Statement 621-20(1): State of the Economy of the Northwest Territories Thank you, Member from Yellowknife Centre. Members' statements. Member from the Sahtu.
May 21st, 2025Assembly debate Members' Statements