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Premier Pays Tribute to NWT Tourism Industry
(November 9, 2009) -- Premier Floyd Roland paid tribute to the NWT Tourism Industry Saturday at the Annual General Meeting of NWT Tourism.
GNWT Tables Electricity Review
(November 6, 2009) -- The team tasked with conducting a Review of Electricity Rates, Regulations and Subsidy Programs in the Northwest Territories has delivered their report to the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Minister McLeod to Push for NWT Interests at Committee of Internal Trade
(October 15, 2009) -- The Honourable Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, is attending a federal/provincial/territorial meeting on the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) being held October 15th in Whitehorse.
Diavik Selected as one of Canada's Top Employers
(October 9, 2009) -- Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine, has been selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2010.
"Made in the NWT" Campaign Shows Early Success
(September 11, 2009) -- The NWT Chamber of Commerce and Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) are pleased to report the “Made in the NWT” promotional campaign has, thus far, been a tremendous success.
NWT Trappers Recognized by Fur Industry of Canada
(September 2, 2009) -- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod extends his congratulations today to two Northwest Territories trappers honoured with prestigious awards from the Fur Institute of Canada (FIC).
Government of Canada and the Northwest Territories Launch Flexible and Innovative Growing Forward Programs for Producers
(August 6, 2009) -- New flexible and innovative programming is now available to maximize the profitability of the agriculture sector in the Northwest Territories.
Government of Canada Signs First-Ever Immigration Agreement with Northwest Territories
(August 5, 2009) -- Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today announced the signing of an agreement to help attract new immigrants to the Northwest Territories.
Electricity Review Team Completes Public Discussion Phase
(July 20, 2009) -- The review team tasked with completing the NWT Electricity Review has reported to the Ministerial Energy Coordinating Committee (MECC) of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) on the views, values and visions held by Territorial residents regarding their electrical system.
Northwest Territories Joins Pacific Northwest Economic Region
(July 15, 2009) -- The Northwest Territories has been accepted as a member of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) during the organization’s Executive Committee meeting held as part of its 19th Annual Summit in Boise, Idaho July 12-16, 2009.
Media Advisory - Premier Roland and Minister McLeod attend the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Conference
(July 13, 2009) -- Premier Floyd K. Roland and the Honourable Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, will be attending the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) conference which is taking place July 12-16, 2009 in Boise, Idaho.
NWT Visual Artists Selected for 2010 Olympics
(July 9, 2009) -- Ten visual artists from the Northwests Territories have been given the opportunity of a lifetime - the chance to showcase their talents at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
Minister Profiles Importance of MGP in Washington
(June 29, 2009) -- Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment Bob McLeod and Nunakput MLA Jackie Jacobson returned today from meetings with senior U.S. government officials in Washington, D.C.
Minister/MLA to Promote NWT Natural Gas to U.S. Markets
(June 19, 2009) -- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod will travel to Washington D.C. June 22-25 to address US Government officials, Senators and Congressmen on the importance of Arctic Natural Gas to the North American supply.
New and Improved Programs for NWT Business
(June 19, 2009) -- New Government programs and changes to existing programs will stimulate investment and job creation while addressing the impacts of current economic conditions on NWT businesses.
GNWT Support for MGP Still Strong - Minister McLeod
(June 18, 2009) -- The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) confirmed its ongoing funding support for the Aboriginal Pipeline Group (APG) in a signing ceremony yesterday in Inuvik.
$20 Million Invested in Territorial Business 2008/2009
(June 16, 2009) -- The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) invested $20 million last year in individuals and businesses in the Northwest Territories (NWT) to support economic prosperity and community self-reliance.
Electricity Review Team Completes Public Discussion Phase
(June 11, 2009) -- The Government of the Northwest Territories has completed the public discussion phase of the NWT Electricity Review. Chairman of the Ministerial Energy Coordinating Committee (MECC), Bob McLeod, says “public response has been strong and comprehensive.”
Merlyn and Jean Carter Enter the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame
(June 4, 2009) -- On Wednesday, June 3rd, two distinguished northerners joined ranks with Max Ward in the Canadian Tourism Hall of Fame.
A Celebration of Northern Hospitality
(June 1, 2009) -- Tourism Week (June 1-7, 2009) is a nationwide celebration of Canada’s $71 billion tourism industry and its enormous contributions to the Canadian economy.
New Northern Manufactured Product Recognized Under GNWT Business Incentive Policy
(May 25, 2009) -- The Government of the Northwest Territories encourages the growth of local production facilities as a means to provide employment and training for northerners, diversify the economy and encourage development.
Strong Sales for Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur
(May 15, 2009) -- Auction sales for Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur were strong last month despite the global economic slowdown. With sales of $722,000, Northwest Territories (NWT) trappers continued to be the top performers at this year’s Fur Harvesters Auction of marten, lynx, wolf and wolverine pelts which attracted up to 250 buyers worldwide.
Top 10 Reasons to Live in the Northwest Territories - Minister McLeod
(May 14, 2009) -- In his concluding remarks to the Meet the North Conference last night in Edmonton, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod told delegates that more than any other resource, the Northwest Territories (NWT) needs people.
Partnership to Strengthen Tourism Promotion in the North
(May 12, 2009) -- A new agreement between Canada’s three territories and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) will help to promote Canada’s North in the competitive global tourism marketplace.
ITI Minister Promotes NWT Gas to Heart of US Energy Industry
(May 4, 2009) -- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment is in Houston this week to promote Northwest Territories natural gas resources to the heart of North America’s Energy Industry.
Ministers responsible for trade and investment meet in Ottawa
(April 22, 2009) -- Canada's federal, provincial and territorial Ministers responsible for trade and investment will meet tomorrow, April 23rd, in Ottawa.
Northern Aboriginal Business Association Membership Launch
(April 20, 2009) -- The creation of the Northern Aboriginal Businesses Association (NABA) in the NWT was welcomed Friday by Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod as a “part of the great inventory of resources, strengths and opportunities with which we are working to build our future.”
Premier Encourages NWT Business Leaders to Invest in the NWT
(April 1, 2009) -- Northwest Territories (NWT) Premier Floyd Roland encouraged business leaders yesterday not to lose sight of the potential and incredible possibilities that the NWT economy holds.
GNWT will Protect and Preserve NWT Business
(March 31, 2009) -- The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is working to protect and preserve the economic capacity and potential that has been built in the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) business community, the Honourable Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment announced to the NWT Chamber of Commerce today.
Government of Northwest Territories Praises Federal Support for Aboriginal Pipeline Group
(March 31, 2009) -- A renewed commitment to federal funding for the Aboriginal Pipeline Group (APG) representing Northwest Territories (NWT) Aboriginal interests in the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) is good news, Premier Floyd Roland said yesterday.
GNWT, Towns of Hay River and Forth Smith announce launch of NWT BizPal
(February 26, 2009) -- BizPal is an online service that provides one-stop access to a database of permit and licence requirements for all federal, provincial and municipal levels of government across Canada and now, for the first time, the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Community Discussions on the Electricity Review Launched
(February 23, 2009) -- Three energy policy experts have been appointed by the Chair of the Government of the Northwest Territories Ministerial Energy Coordinating Committee, the Honourable Bob McLeod, to engage Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, Aboriginal governments and key stakeholders in a territory-wide discussion on electricity regulation, rates and subsidy programs.
GNWT Working to Expand Global Market for NWT Furs
(February 17, 2009) -- A new multi-partnered initiative is working to increase consumer demand, broaden market reach and establish new overseas markets for Genuine Mackenzie Valley Furs from the Northwest Territories (NWT).
NWT Seeks Input on Proposed Changes to Procurement Policy
(January 29, 2009) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking the input of Aboriginal and business stakeholders on proposed changes to its Business Incentive Policy (BIP).
GNWT Ministers Promote Federal Investment in the NWT
(January 12, 2009) - A federal Budget that invests in the Northwest Territories (NWT) economy will benefit Canada as a whole, that is the message that Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod and Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Michael J Miltenberger will deliver to the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) today.
ITI to Respond to Recommendations of Independent Panel
(December 15, 2008) - Recommendations from an independent panel following a summer-long consultation of the role and nature of parks services and campgrounds in the Northwest Territories (NWT) have been accepted by the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod.
Discussion Paper on Electricity Regulation, Rates and Subsidy Programs Released
(December 4, 2008) - Northwest Territories (NWT) Residents, Aboriginal Governments and key stakeholders are being asked to provide input into a NWT-wide discussion on electricity regulation, rates and subsidy programs.
MOU on Northern Mining Workforce
(November 27, 2008) - A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories (NWT) three diamond mines has been established to further the development and retention of a diamond mining workforce in the NWT.
Draft NWT Hydro Strategy
(October 15, 2008) - A draft Hydro Strategy to advance the long-term development of the Northwest Territories world class hydro potential was introduced by Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.
Click here to read the press release
FSC Named as One of Canada’s Top Employers
(October 06, 2008) - Out of a field of 2000 Canadian companies, FSC Architects and Engineers have been selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2009.
Click here to read the news release on FSC being named as one of Canada’s top employers.
Harvester Grubstakes signal beginning of Trapping Season
(September 30, 2008) - Grubstake cheques totaling $117,470 have been sent to eligible Northwest Territories (NWT) fur harvesters in advance of the 2008-09 trapping season. These payments are an important component of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) support to the traditional economy and provide trappers with funds to defray a portion of their start up costs for the upcoming season.
Click here to read the news release on Harvester Grubstakes signaling the beginning of Trapping Season.
World Tourism Day
(September 27, 2008) - Tomorrow is World Tourism Day. This annual recognition is sponsored by the United Nations World Tourism Organization to foster awareness of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values.
Click here to read the news release on the World Tourism Day.
Traditional Skills Strengthen Cultural Links for Youth
(June 3, 2008) - Over 100 students from the Kalemi Dene School in N’dilo and the Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah are learning and applying traditional life skills over the next two weeks in a Government of the Northwest Territories sponsored Traditional Skills Education Project.
Click here to read the news release on the Take a Kid Trapping event.
Tourism Week June 2-8, 2008
(June 2) - This is Tourism Week a nation-wide celebration of Canada's $71 billion tourism industry and its enormous contributions to the Canadian economy.
Click here to read the news release on Tourism Week.
Northwest Territories Fur Industry Takes Centre Stage
(April 29, 2008) – Speaking at the opening of the 2008 North American Fur Fair and Exhibition in Montreal, the Honourable Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment, endorsed the proud history of the Northwest Territories (NWT) trapping community and Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) support programs built on the time-honoured practices of passing on traditional skills and knowledge to the youth.
Click here to read the news release on this story.
Go to Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur Program
Additional Funds to help NWT Tourism Industry meet Global Trends
(March 7, 2008) - Twelve proposals received under the new Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program were announced today by the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod.
Click here to access a news release on this story.
Go to Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program
Northwest Territorries Joins BizPaL
(February 21, 2008) — Starting and running a business in the Northwest Territories will become easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.
Click here to read the news release on BizPal in the NWT.