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Mackenzie Gas Project gets green light from NEB
(December 17, 2010) The National Energy Board has ruled that the Mackenzie Gas Project is in the public interest and can be built.
NWT gets new electricity rates
(December 6, 2010) The new electricity rates that came into effect on December 1 will result in all NWT residents having access to affordable power.
ITI releases new Diamond Policy Framework
(December 7, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories has developed a new Diamond Policy Framework to support the growth of the territory’s diamond manufacturing industry.
Minister McLeod speaks at the 9th Annual Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum
(December 7, 2010) ITI Minister McLeod spoke to attendees at the 9th Annual Aboriginal Oil and Gas Forum about the positive impact Aboriginal equity partnerships are having in the NWT.
ITI Minister recognizes economic impact of Community Futures organizations
(December 1, 2010) ITI Minister McLeod spoke to attendees at the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation AGM about the great work they do in supporting small businesses in the territory.
Minister McLeod highlights new opportunities at NWT Tourism AGM
(November 25, 2010) ITI Minister McLeod spoke to delegates at the NWT Tourism AGM and Conference about emerging opportunities for the industry.
Minister McLeod provides opening remarks at NWT Tourism AGM
(November 25, 2010) ITI Minister McLeod highlighted the GNWT's commitment and investment to the tourism industry at the opening of the NWT Tourism AGM and Conference.
ITI holds trapper workshops in the Beaufort Delta region
(November 25, 2010) GNWT funded trapping workshops in the Beaufort Delta are enhancing trapper skills in the region.
Minister McLeod addresses attendees as 2010 Yellowknife Geoscience Forum
(November 16, 2010) In a video address delivered to attendees at the 2010 Yellowknife Geoscience Forum, ITI Minister Bob McLeod spoke about the importance of geosciences to the mining industry.
ITI announces sponsorship of Dehcho Protected Area
(November 12, 2010) ITI has announced it will sponsor the Łue Túé Sųlái area in the Dehcho region as a Candidate Conservation Area under the NWT Protected Areas Strategy.
Northern Mining Workforce MOU partners conclude successful meeting
(November 4, 2010) The partners of the Northern Mining Workforce Initiative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reaffirmed their commitment to the objectives of the MOU at a successful meeting.
Minister McLeod delivers statement about the NWT tourism industry
(November 2, 2010) ITI Minister Bob McLeod spoke about the GNWT’s support for the tourism industry in the Legislative Assembly.
Minister McLeod informs the Legislative Assembly of the impact of the Take a Kid Trapping Program
(October 28, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke in the Legislative Assembly about the positive impact ITI’s Take a Kid Trapping Program is having on the territory.
Minister McLeod lauds the contribution of Northern Economic Development Practitioners at conference
(October 27, 2010) ITI Minister Bob McLeod spoke to attendees at the 2010 Northern Economic Development Practitioners Conference about the contribution they make to a diversified and sustainable NWT economy.
Read Minister's Speech2009 Communities and Diamonds Annual Report released
(October 27, 2010) The GNWT has released its 2009 Communities and Diamonds Annual report.
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Minister McLeod gives the Legislative Assembly an update on the National Marketing Campaign
(October 25, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke in the Legislative Assembly and gave an update on the launch of the next phases of the GNWT’s National Marketing Campaign.
Read Minister's StatementMinister McLeod promotes the impact of local food production in the Legislative Assembly
(October 21, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke in the Legislative Assembly about the value of local food production in reducing the cost of living in the NWT.
Read Minister's StatementMinister McLeod announces revisions to the Business Incentive Policy in the Legislative Assembly
(October 18, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke in the Legislative Assembly about the revisions that have been made to the Business Incentive Policy.
Read Minister's StatementGNWT revises Business Incentive Policy
(October 18, 2010) The GNWT has revised its Business Incentive Policy after two years of consultations with various stakeholders.
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GNWT Salutes NWT Entrepreneurs during Small Business Week
(October 18, 2010) Minister McLeod The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes the importance of assisting NWT entrepreneurs.
Minister McLeod celebrates Small Business Week in Legislative Assembly
(October 18, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke to the Legislative Assembly about the importance of small businesses to the NWT economy.
Fall harvest a success for ITI’s community garden initiative
(October 13, 2010) The fall harvest at community gardens across the NWT has been a success thanks to community gardeners and the GNWT’s Small Scale Foods Program.
GNWT product development workshop a success
(October 5, 2010) GNWT product workshop teaches fly-fishing to seven NWT tourism operators.
Minister McLeod delivers message on GNWT support for businesses at 2010 Prospects North
(October 5, 2010) ITI Minister Bob McLeod spoke to attendees at the 2010 Prospects North conference about GNWT support for NWT businesses and the importance of working together for a prosperous economic future.
ITI launches second phase of the Come Make Your Mark campaign
(October 5, 2010) ITI has launched the second phase of its Come Make Your Mark National Marketing Campaign, this time targeted at post-secondary students across Canada.
Tourism 2015 Industry Discussion Paper
(October 4, 2010) The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment has released a discussion paper to gain feedback from industry stakeholders on a new tourism strategy.
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ITI Minister discusses the NWT's energy priorities at 2010 World Energy Congress
(September 16, 2010) Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Bob McLeod talked about the NWT's energy priorities during a roundtable session with Canada's energy ministers at the 2010 World Energy Congress in Montreal.
GNWT promotes its energy potential to the world at 2010 Energy Congress
(September 16, 2010) Developing NWT hydrocarbon and hydro potential and encouraging federal investment in the NWT was the focus of Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod this week at the 2010 World Energy Congress in Montreal.
Minister Bob McLeod promotes the NWT’s hydrocarbon potential at the World Energy Congress
(September 15, 2010) Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Bob McLeod spoke to attendees of the 2010 World Energy Congress about the NWT’s hydrocarbon potential and what has to happen for that potential to be realized.
ITI and ECE celebrate NWT Arts Week
(September 13, 2010) This is NWT Arts Week – a celebration of the NWT’s arts and fine crafts community, and the cultural and business contributions it makes to our lives in the NWT
Northern Ministers Renew Action Plan on Development
(September 2, 2010) Industry, Tourism and Investment Minister Bob McLeod and his fellow federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for northern development renewed their commitment to collaborate on important northern social, economic and fiscal issues at the Northern Development Ministers’ Forum.
Improvements to North Arm Territorial Park Completed
(August 25, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) officially unveiled improvements to the North Arm Territorial Park during a ceremony at the park. The infrastructure improvements include a new gazebo and playground equipment.
GNWT Sponsors Traditional Knowledge Programs for Youth
(August 3, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories continued its support for traditional knowledge this summer with the successful sponsorship of two initiatives aimed at encouraging young people to learn more about traditional culture and life skills.
NWT Delegation Returns from PNWER Annual Summit
(July 21, 2010) The Northwest Territories delegation has returned from the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) Annual Summit in Calgary after exploring and debating issues of importance to the NWT.
GNWT Releases Comparative Analysis Study on Small Business
(July 8, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories has released a new study that compares the state of small businesses in the NWT with those in the Yukon, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Community Gardens Provide Affordable Produce in NWT Communities
(July 5, 2010) New community gardens are sprouting up in communities across the Northwest Territories thanks to the Government of the Northwest Territories' Small Scale Foods Program.
GNWT Partners with CDETNO on Come Make Your Mark National Marketing Campaign
(June 29, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Conseil de développement économique des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CDETNO) have agreed to partner on the Come Make Your Mark / Faites le saut national marketing campaign to help address labour shortages in the NWT.
GNWT Employee Receives National Award from the Fur Institute of Canada
(June 24, 2010) The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment's (ITI) Robert (Guy) Erasmus has been chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Jim Bourque Award.
Minister speaks to Attendees of 2010 Inuvik Petroleum Show
(June 23, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke to attendees of the 2010 Inuvik Petroleum Show today about the potential economic importance of the Mackenzie Gas Project.
Minister speaks to House of Commons Standing Committee in Ottawa
(June 17, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources today, offering the GNWT's perspectives on emergency response to offshore oil and gas drilling in the Beaufort.
Minister speaks to American Gas Association in Washington
(June 14, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke to attendees at an American Gas Association luncheon today in Washington, DC, about the potential impact of the Mackenzie Gas Project.
Minister celebrates the expansion of Trout Rock Lodge
(June 11, 2010) Minister McLeod praised the owners of Enodah Wilderness Travel for their work on the expansion of Trout Rock Lodge and their commitment to tourism at a celebratory event at the lodge on June 11.
GNWT Recognizes Mining Week
(June 7, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories is recognizing NWT Mining Week this June 6-12, in honour of a sector responsible for over 2,000 direct jobs in the territory.
Tourism Week is June 7th to 13th
(June 7, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories salutes its tourism industry during Tourism Week, held across Canada from June 7th to 13th.
Minister Salutes Tourism Industry in Legislative Assembly
(May 19, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke to the Legislative Assembly about the importance of the tourism industry.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Minister Speaks to Attendees of 2010 Start Your Engines Conference in Hay River
(May 18, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke about the importance of the transportation industry at the 2010 Start Your Engines Transportation and Logistics Conference in Hay River.
Minister Speaks on Small Scale Foods Program in Legislative Assembly
(May 18, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke to the Legislative Assembly about the success of the Small Scale Foods Program.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
GNWT Begins Public Process on Potential Withdrawal from Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation
(May 17, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories has begun a public process to potentially withdraw from the Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation (FFMC).
GNWT Responds to Electricity and NTPC Review
(May 14, 2010) Today, Minister McLeod tabled the GNWT's response to the Electricity and NWT Power Corporation reviews in the Legislative Assembly.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Minister Speaks on Mackenzie Gas Project at 2010 Offshore Technology Conference
(May 3, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke to panel representatives at the 2010 Offshore Technology Conference about the potential job and energy opportunities that would be created by the proposed Mackenzie Gas Project.
Minister promotes NWT outdoor adventure tourism in Vancouver at Canada’s Northern House
(April 17, 2010) Minister McLeod spoke about the outdoor adventure tourism opportunities of the NWT and the benefits the territory has gained from Canada’s Northern House at a reception held in Vancouver on April 17.
Minister addresses NWT Chamber of Commerce about the state of the NWT economy
(April 14, 2010) Minister McLeod addressed attendees at the NWT Chamber of Commerce at its 2010 Annual General Meeting and delivered a speech about the NWT economy.
Review of 2009 Camping Season
(April 12, 2010) ITI releases report on a review of the 2009 camping season at NWT parks.
National Marketing Campaign
(April 9, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched the National Marketing Campaign’s website.
Campaign launched to attract people to live and work in the NWT.
(April 8, 2010) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced a national marketing campaign to convince residents of select regional jurisdictions across Canada to consider living and working in the Northwest Territories.
Minister McLeod delivers opening remarks at Metal Mining Opportunities Workshop in Detah.
(March 30, 2010): Minister McLeod spoke to attendees of the Metal Mining Opportunities Workshop in Detah today about the importance of adding value-added businesses from metal mining projects in the NWT.
ITI’s Deputy Minister speaks at Diavik Diamond Mine underground opening ceremony.
(March 26, 2010): ITI's Deputy Minister Peter Vician delivers speech at ceremony marking Diavik Diamond Mines transition to a fully underground mine.
NWT Furs in High Demand at Seattle Auction
(March 8, 2010): Over $550,000 worth of Genuine Mackenzie Valley Furs were sold at a wild fur sale hosted by Fur Harvester's Auction Inc. in Seattle, Washington on February 19, 2010.
Electricity Review Update
(March 8, 2010) -- Minister McLeod updated the House today on the Electricity Review project.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Sale of the Rae Lakes General Store Ltd.
(March 2, 2010) -- Minister McLeod updated the House today on the sale of the Gameti General Store.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Minister McLeod Speaks at the Grand Opening Ceremony of Discovery Air Headquarters in Yellowknife
(March 2, 2010) -- Minister McLeod welcomed Discovery Air's headquarters to Yellowknife today, speaking of the opportunity that the opening brings to both Discovery Air and to the North.
GNWT Continues Support of Northern Manufactured Products
(March 2, 2010) -- The Government of the Northwest Territories has added made-in-the-NWT signs to its stable of approved Northern Manufactured Products.
Diamond Mine Employee Survey Released
(February 24, 2010) -- A survey of diamond mine employees has found that recreational opportunities, closeness to family and friends and cost of living are all key factors when they are thinking about moving to or from the Northwest Territories.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Minister McLeod Salutes NWT Olympic Visual Arts Representatives
(February 23, 2010) -- Minister Bob McLeod saluted the visual artists representing the Northwest Territories in a statement to the Legislative Assembly.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Minister McLeod Delivers Opening Remarks at 2010 Winter Olympics NWT Day Reception
(February 19, 2010) -- Minister Bob McLeod spoke to attendees at the NWT Day reception held at Canada's Northern House on February 19th about the NWT's economic opportunities.
NWT Visual Artists to Promote Arts and Crafts at 2010 Olympics
(February 12, 2010) -- The NWT arts and fine crafts sector will be out in full force at the 2010 Winter Olympics, as territorial artists arrive in Vancouver on February 13th to promote their work and the sector to the world.
Minister McLeod Voices Support for Mining Industry
(February 10, 2010) -- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Robert R. McLeod voiced his support for the mining industry in a statement to the Legislative Assembly today.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement to the Legislative Assembly
Tourism Days Kicks off at Canada's Northern House
(February 8, 2010) -- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Robert R. McLeod delivered a speech to patrons attending the Tourism Days Reception at Northern House in Vancouver.
Minister McLeod Delivers Speech at Rare in Nature Gala
(February 4, 2010) -- Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Robert R. McLeod delivered a speech to patrons attending the Rare in Nature Gala at Northern House in Vancouver.
NWT Muskrat Sells Out at North Bay Fur Auction
(February 2, 2010) -- Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur muskrat pelts sold out at a January 9th wild fur sale held at the Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. in North Bay, Ontario. All 12,638 muskrat pelts were sold.
Read Minister McLeod's Statement Updating the Legislative Assembly on Recent Fur Auction Results
Pan-Territorial Brand and Marketing Campaign Launched
(January 25, 2010) -- A pan-territorial marketing brand and marketing campaign during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will promote the Northwest Territories as a place to live, work and invest in.
New Report Published on Northwest Territories Parks
(January 21, 2010) -- A new report looks at the future of territorial parks in the NWT and lays out a vision for enhancing those parks in the future. Naturally Spectacular – A Northwest Territories Parks Perspective was released today by the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Minister McLeod Attends Mineral Exploration Roundup in Vancouver
(January 15, 2010) -- The Minister of industry, Tourism and Investment, Bob McLeod will be in Vancouver, B.C. next week attending the 27th Annual Mineral Exploration Roundup. The event takes place January 18-21.
Canada's Northern House is Officially Open
(January 14, 2010) -- Canada's Northern House opened today in downtown Vancouver. At the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, it will be the source for information about living, visiting and investing in the territories and a showcase for Northern arts and culture.
GNWT Announces New Program for Polar Bear Outfitters
(January 8, 2010) -- A new assistance program for polar bear outfitters is providing additional help to the sector to promote and develop alternative hunting and tourism products.