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First fur auction of the year sees price increases across the board
(Monday, January 16, 2012) First fur pelt prices in the Northwest Territories have surged up to 135% at the first wild fur sale of the season
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Minister Ramsay makes statement on Geoscience
(Wednesday, December 14, 2011) "The mining, oil and gas sectors are literally the bedrock of the Northwest Territories economy. These industries rely on modern, accessible geoscience information to make investment and land use decisions."
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Minister Ramsay makes statement on Tourism and Parks
(Monday, December 12, 2011) "Of all sectors, tourism presents the greatest likelihood of creating economic opportunities in each region, and for each community – especially in the smaller communities."
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NWT Featured on “The Film Location Guide”
(Thursday, December 8) Associate Film Commissioner highlights opportunities available to filmmakers in the NWT.
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Minister Ramsay makes Statement on the Traditional Economy
(Thursday, December 8, 2011) Minister Ramsay highlights the importance of the traditional economy in the NWT, including the increase to the Grubstake Program.
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Minister Ramsay Elected Vice President of PNWER
(November 28, 2011) "I am pleased to have been elected and look forward to advancing the interests and concerns of NWT residents and business owners,” said Minister Ramsay.
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Grubstake Program to Provide More Support to Trappers
(November 22, 2011) The GNWT is doubling the number of fur pelts trappers can claim under the Grubstake program, from 200 to 400 pelts per trapper.
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Minister Ramsay emphasizes importance of Devolution at the Yellowknife Geoscience Forum
(Tuesday, November 15, 2011) "Many factors come into play to ensure economic growth in the mining industry: a modern geoscience knowledge base, an efficient and effective regulatory regime, land available for exploration and development...and it is Devolution that will allow the GNWT to make these issues a priority and address them."
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Minister Ramsay recognizes the success of the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation
(Tuesday, November 8, 2011) "Success rates for small business nationally indicate that the chance of surviving 5 years in business is 20%. For clients of Akaitcho Community Futures, the survival rate over that same period is an amazing 79%."
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Minister Ramsay and Minister Aglukkaq Announce Funding Support for Geoscience Research
(Tuesday, November 8, 2011) Minister Ramsay and Minister Aglukkaq announce funding to support geoscience research in the NWT.
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