Media Room
Minister Speeches
NWT Association of Communities (NWTAC)
Minister McLeod’s comments at a banquet opening the NWTAC’s annual general meeting in Fort Simpson.
(May 9, 2008)
“Our economy is poised to burst forward in a tremendous and extraordinary rush – one that will signal the beginning of an incredible future for the people and communities of the Northwest Territories…” read more
Energy Security and Climate Change
Minister McLeod’s comments to a Panel on Energy Security and Climate Change
(May 7, 2008)
“We are beyond the point where this can be addressed by simply telling people to turn off the lights when we leave the room. The issue we face, and the response it will require, is much, much larger than that…” read more
A Common Goal
Minister McLeod's comments to a breakfast gathering sponsored by Energy Magazine
(May 5, 2008)
“Way up North, our work and yours are two phases of a single-minded objective It is, in fact, yet another thing that we have in common - work that will help us face the economic and environmental challenges that lie ahead…” Read more
Northwest Territories Fur Industry Takes Centre Stage
Minister McLeod’s address to the North American Fur Fair and Exhibition in Montreal
(April 29, 2008)
“For the Aboriginal people of the Northwest Territories, trapping is a way of life – one that reflects generations of culture and tradition and a proud history of self-reliance and self-sufficiency. It provides the means to ensure that these values are sustained – and that important social and cultural links are maintained to the land and its resources.” Read more
Hay River Chamber of Commerce
Minister McLeod’s address to the Hay River Chamber of Commerce
(April 01, 2008)
"You are the backbone of the economy here in Hay River and we, as government, cannot move forward without your support, your participation - and most importantly - your investment. I am encouraged by what is being evidenced here - and in communities across the NWT. Our residents, and businesses are better positioned than they ever have been to benefit from the potential that our future holds..." Read more
Constructing an Economic Foundation
Minister McLeod’s address to the Project Management Conference in Yellowknife
(November 27, 2007)
"You will build mines, buildings and pipelines – and government will build the workforce to operate or work in them. You will build schools, and Government will use them to increase capacity through education and training. You will build recreational facilities and health centres – and we will staff and fund them – to support and grow a whole new generation of young NWT families that will choose to live and work in the NWT…" Read more
Mining, Exploration, and Government
Minister McLeod’s address to the Yellowknife Geoscience Forum
(November 20, 2007)
"Our residents, businesses and corporations are now looking beyond jobs and contracts that follow the boom and bust of construction and exploration cycles. Instead, they are finding ways to take a direct role in our region’s economic growth – as business owners, operators and investors. As a result, we are seeing the emergence of Aboriginally and regionally owned airlines, hotels, restaurants, construction firms, telecommunications and logistics companies; service and supply industries and so on…" Read more
Building on the Spectacular
Minister McLeod’s address to the Annual General Meeting of Northwest Territories Tourism in Norman Wells
(November 6, 2007)
"All of you here today - represent a wealth of knowledge and experience in the North and in the NWT tourism industry. This wisdom is not something that we can buy and apply from software. Nor is it knowledge that can be obtained through academic institutions. It is a foundation of wisdom that your Government has every intention of retaining, using and expanding - for the collective benefit of the NWT tourism industry…" Read more