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2005- Prior Publications

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• Furs, Agriculture, & Fisheries

About Industry, Tourism and Investment

Strategic Planning

• Commercial Renewable Resource Use Policy (2005 pdf 68k)
  A policy outlining the Department of ITI's encouragement of the development and use of renewable resources in the NWT.
• Industry, Tourism and Investment Establishment Policy (2004 pdf 85k)
  The establishment policy for ITI, highlights the purpose, mandate, vision and goals of ITI as a department of the GNWT.

Business & Economic Development

Strategic Planning

• Conference Board Review of the NWT Economy (2002 pdf 818k)
  An Economic Outlook Report on the NWT provided by The Conference Board of Canada.
• Business Development Fund Policy (2005 pdf 199k)
  Official policy and principles of the Business Development Fund, a fiscal program developed and funded by ITI.
• Business Development Fund Policy - ITI-01 (2005 pdf 199k)
  A policy developed by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment to encourage economic development in the NWT through assistance to businesses.
• Common Ground - Economic Strategy Panel Recommendations (2000 pdf 4.3M)
  Foundation strategy document for economic development of the Northwest Territories.
• Economic Framework (2000 pdf 13.5M)
  "The Northwest Territories economy at a glance".
• Grants to Small Businesses Policy - 62.06 (1999 pdf 150k)
  Grants to Small Businesses Policy 62.06, a program encouraging economic development in the NWT through fiscal contributions.
• Interim Manufacturing Directive (1996 pdf 33k)
  The GNWT's interim manufacturing directive, created during the 1996 year.

Reports/Studies/Reviews

• Economic Diversification, Equitable Access - 2004 (pdf 30.9M)
  
• Business Development Fund Annual Report – 2004/2005 (pdf 1.2M)
  This annual report provides an overview of the contributions made to Northwest Territories businesses in 2004/2005 under the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Business Development Fund.
• Business Development Fund Annual Report – 2003/2004 (pdf 940k)
  This annual report provides an overview of the contributions made to Northwest Territories businesses in 2003/2004 under the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Business Development Fund.
• Business Development Fund Annual Report – 2002/2003 (pdf 720k)
  This annual report provides an overview of the contributions made to Northwest Territories businesses in 2002/2003 under the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Business Development Fund.
• Business Development Fund Annual Report – 2001/2002 (pdf 1.2M)
  This annual report provides an overview of the contributions made to Northwest Territories businesses in 2001/2002 under the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Business Development Fund.
• Business Development Fund Annual Report – 2000/2001 (pdf 1.7M)
  This annual report provides an overview of the contributions made to Northwest Territories businesses in 2000/2001 under the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Business Development Fund.
• Business Development Fund Annual Report – 1999/2000 (pdf 4.7M)
  This annual report provides an overview of the contributions made to Northwest Territories businesses in 1999/2000 under the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development, Business Development Fund.
• TD Bank Special Report on the NWT Economy (December 2003 pdf 455k)
  A report provided by the TD Bank on the economic potential of gems and gas in the NWT.
• NWT Manufacturing Strategy (2002 pdf 1.4M)
  A strategy for manufacturing in the NWT submitted by the NWT Business Advisory Panel.

Profiles/Guides

• Industry Profile: Agriculture (2005 pdf 2.6M)
  A profile of the agriculture industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Arts and Crafts (2005 pdf 1.7M)
  A profile of the arts and crafts industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Commercial Fishery (2005 pdf 1.1M)
  A profile of the commercial fishery industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Energy (2005 pdf 1.2M)
  A profile of the energy industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Forestry (2005 pdf 1.6M)
  A profile of the forestry industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Manufacturing (2005 pdf 582k)
  A profile of the manufacturing industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Mining (2005 pdf 1.2M)
  A profile of the mining industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Oil & Gas (2005 pdf 2005)
  A profile of the oil and gas industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Tourism (2005 pdf 2.3M)
  A profile of the tourism industry in the NWT.
• Industry Profile: Traditional Economy - Wild Harvesting (2004 pdf 2.9M)
  A profile of the traditional economy industry in the NWT.

Newsletter


• Economic Newsletter - Volume 6 ( pdf 166k)
  
• Economic Newsletter - Volume 5 ( pdf 224k)
  
• Economic Newsletter - Volume 4 ( pdf 333k)
  
• Economic Newsletter - Volume 3 ( pdf 290k)
  
• Economic Newsletter - Volume 2 ( pdf 319k)
  
• Economic Newsletter - Volume 1 ( pdf 250k)
  

Energy

Strategic Planning

• NWT Energy Strategy 2003 (2003 pdf 777k)
  The GNWT's energy strategy for 2003.

Reports/Studies/Reviews

• The Rising Cost of Energy in the NWT (2005 pdf 510k)
  A presentation on the rising costs of energy in the NWT.
• A Review of Electrical Generation Transmission & Distribution in the Northwest Territories (Robertson Report) (2000 pdf 930k)
  A review of electrical generation transmission & distribution in the Northwest Territories

Newsletter

• Energy Trends Newsletter - Volume 1 (2005 pdf 207k)
  Newsletter on newfound trends in energy efficiency. Cost of fuel - Information on the indicators of fuel prices and how they correlate.

 

Minerals, Oil & Gas

 

Reports/Studies/Reviews

• 2004 Mining and Exploration in the Northwest Territories Overview (2005 pdf 2.8M)
  This overview highlights the 2004 exploration activity and the status of operating mines in the NWT.
• 2003 Mining and Exploration in the Northwest Territories Overview (2004 pdf 1.7M)
  This overview highlights the 2003 exploration activity and the status of operating mines in the NWT.
• 2002 Mining and Exploration in the Northwest Territories Overview (2003 pdf 8.0M)
  This overview highlights the 2002 exploration activity and the status of operating mines in the NWT.
• A Guide to Mineral Deposits of the Northwest Territories' (2004 pdf 774k)
  This book describes geological deposits in detail of the NWT. Colour maps included. Created in 2003.
• Maps from A Guide to Mineral Deposits of the Northwest Territories March 2002 (2002 pdf 864k)
  The Maps from A Guide to Mineral Deposits of the Northwest Territories, March 2002.

Newsletter

• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 16 (July 2004 pdf 364k)
  Produced by Education, Culture and Employment to high- light education provided for northerners to prepare for the Mackenzie Gas Pipeline Project.
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 15 (May 2004 pdf 391k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 14 (January 2004 pdf 335k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 13 (October 2003 pdf 389k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 12 (July 2003 pdf 131k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 11 (April 2003 pdf 366k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 10 (January 2003 pdf 563k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 9 (November 2002 pdf 368k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 8 (September 2002 pdf 413k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 6 (May 2002 pdf 266k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 5 (March 2002 pdf 224k)
  
• Oil and Gas Update - Issue 4 (January 2002 pdf 89k)
  

Promotional

• A Guide to Fossils in the Norman Wells Area, Northwest Territiories (2003 pdf 1.2M)
  A guide to the geological formations and the fossils that can be found in the Norman Wells area.
• NWT Oil & Gas Poster Set including maps (December 2002 web )
  Updated in December 2002 and published by the Northwest Territories Geoscience Office (NWT Open File 2002-05), this set includes a current petroleum resources map of the NWT, a table of formations, and schematic cross sections of selected plays. These 22" x 34" posters are the perfect additions to your wall!
• NWT Resource Map (2004 pdf 3.3M)
  Mineral deposits and petroleum resources of the NWT coloured map.
  

Mackenzie Gas Project

 

Reports/Studies/Reviews

• Wright Mansell (August 2004 pdf 465k)
  An update to: An Evaluation of the Economic Impacts Associated with the Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline and Mackenzie Delta Gas Development
• Wright Mansell - An Evaluation of the Economic Impacts Associated with the Mackenzie Valley Gas Pipeline and Mackenzie Delta Gas Development (2002 pdf 202k)
  An evaluation of the economic impacts associated with the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline
• Northern Transportation Impacts of the Mackenzie Gas Project (2004 pdf 2.3M)
  Prepared by Transport Canada, a report on northern transport impacts of the Mackenzie Gas Project
• Mackenzie Valley Gas Conversion (2004 pdf 5.0M)
  A study on the feasibility of the Mackenzie Valley Gas conversion.
• Workshops on the Social Impacts of the Mackenzie Valley Gas Project - Beaufort Delta (2005 pdf 1.7M)
  Workbook for workshops on the social impacts of the Mackenzie Valley Gas Project in the Beaufort Delta region.
• Workshops on the Social Impacts of the Mackenzie Valley Gas Project - Dehcho (2005 pdf 1.3M)
  Workbook for workshops on the social impacts of the Mackenzie Valley Gas Project in the Dehcho region.
• Workshops on the Social Impacts of the Mackenzie Valley Gas Project - Sahtu (2005 pdf 2.6M)
  Workbook for workshops on the social impacts of the Mackenzie Valley Gas Project in the Sahtu region.
• Estimated Economic Impacts of the Mackenzie Gas Project (November 2004 pdf 336k)
  A report on the estimated impacts of the Mackenzie Gas Project relative to construction and operations.
• Community Government Leaders Conference: Preparing for the Pipeline. Dec 6-8, 2004 (December 2004 pdf 5.0M)
  Conference report for the Community Government Leaders Conference held December 6th through December 8th, 2004 in Inuvik NT.
• Mackenzie Gas Project - Backgrounder (December 2004 pdf 99k)
  Background information on the Mackenzie Gas Project, including benefits of the project.
• Cooperation Plan - Oil and Gas Pipeline (June 2002 pdf 1.0M)
  The Cooperation Plan for the Environmental Impact Assessment and Regulatory Review of a Northern Gas Pipeline Project through the Northwest territories.
• Consolidated Information Requirements for the Environmental Assessment and Regulatory Review of a Northern Gas Pipeline Project (September 2002 pdf 83k)
  The Consolidated Information Requirements describes combined and synthesized information needs of regulators and environmental impact assessment agencies and is based on public sources.

Newsletter

• GNWT Pipeline Update - Issue 3 (Fall 2005 pdf 278k)
  Newsletter reporting on the updates regarding the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline from the fall of 2005.
• GNWT Pipeline Update - Issue 2 (Summer 2005 pdf 219k)
  
• GNWT Pipeline Update - Issue 1 (Spring 2005 pdf 1.5M)
  

Diamonds

Strategic Planning

• BHP-GNWT Socio-Economic Agreement (1996 pdf 295k)
  Socio-Economic Agreement between the GNWT and BHP Diamonds Inc. as of 1996.
• DeBeers Socio-Economic Agreement (pdf 180k)
  Agreement between the GNWT, DeBeers and correlating governments regarding the Snap Lake Project and diamond mine.
• Diavik Diamond Mines - GNWT Socio-Economic Monitoring Agreement (1999 pdf 86k)
  Socio-Economic monitoring Agreement between Diavik Diamond Mines and the GNWT.
• GNWT Support to Diamond Manufacturing Industry Policy Framework (1999 pdf 21k)
  RWED Policy Framework of the GNWT's Support to Diamond Manufacturing Industry

Reports/Studies/Reviews

• Proposal for Diamond Manufacturers Licensing Act (2001 pdf 103k)
  A discussion paper outlining a framework for a licensing system and the setting of standards for NWT diamond manufacturers.
• Report: Marketing Canadian Arctic Diamonds in the United States - Final Report (2002 pdf )
  A report on the marketing of Canadian Arctic Diamonds in the United States.
• Diamond Facts 2003/2004 Industry Report (2005 pdf 1.1M)
  A Report to 2004 on the current state of the diamond industry worldwide as well as the Northwest Territories.
• Diamond Facts 2002/2003 Industry Report (2004 pdf 497k)
  A Report to 2003 on the current state of the diamond industry worldwide as well as the Northwest Territories.
• Diamond Facts 2001/2002 Industry Report (2003 pdf 537k)
  A Report to 2002 on the current state of the diamond industry worldwide as well as the Northwest Territories.
• Diamond Facts 2000/2001 Industry Report (2002 pdf 974k)
  A Report to 2001 on the current state of the diamond industry worldwide as well as the Northwest Territories.
• Communities and Diamonds (2005 pdf 1.5M)
  Annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
• Communities and Diamonds (2004 pdf 608k)
  Annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
• Communities and Diamonds (2003 pdf 618k)
  Annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
• Communities and Diamonds (2002 pdf 261k)
  Annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
• Communities and Diamonds (2001 pdf 961k)
  Annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
• Communities and Diamonds (2000 pdf 1.3M)
  Annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
• Communities and Diamonds GNWT Community Wellness Report 1999 (Report on Community Health and Well Being) (1999 pdf 9.1M)
  Annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
• Report: The Perfect Setting - Diamond Tourism in the NWT (2004 pdf 262k)
  A complete report on diamond tourism in the NWT, including new diamond-focused government initiatives.
• Timeline of diamond discovery and mining in the Northwest Territories. (2005 pdf 536k)
  A timeline of diamond discovery and mining in the NWT.
• GNWT Support to Diamond Manufacturing Industry Policy Framework - Business Plan Outline (1999 pdf 11k)
  Summary of the business plan outline regarding diamond manufacturers in the NWT.
• GNWT Support to Diamond Manufacturing Industry Policy Framework - Existing Problems (1999 pdf 23k)
  A summary of the existing problems posed to diamond manufacturers that the GNWT plans to help with.
• GNWT Support to Diamond Manufacturing Industry Policy Framework - Loan Guarantees (1999 pdf 11k)
  Summary of the loans the GNWT will provide to diamond manufacturers.

Tourism & Parks

Strategic Planning

• Report: The Perfect Setting - Diamond Tourism in the NWT (2004 pdf 262k)
  A comprehensive report on diamond harvesting, tourism, development, and government initiatives towards the development of new strategies involving diamonds.
• Application for Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program (2005 pdf 145k)
  Application form to be filled out for the Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program

Reports/Studies/Reviews

• 2005 Tourism Product Inventory and Gap Analysis (2005 pdf 1.6M)
  Comprehensive inventory and gap analysis for the NWT Tourism Industry.
• 2004-2005 Aurora Visitors Survey (2005 pdf 72k)
  The survey provides detailed information on Japanese tourists to the Northwest Territories in regards to aurora tourism.
• 2004 Aurora Survey (2005 pdf 90k)
  Provides detailed information on Japanese tourists in regards to aurora tourism.
• 2004 Travel & Tourism Industry Profile (2004 pdf 503k)
  Provides general information on tourism in the NWT, as well as information on how tourism interacts with global events, and current political and economic climates.
• 2003 Arts and Crafts Report (2005 pdf 188k)
  Provides detailed information on purchasing patterns and motivators for the arts and crafts segment.
• 2002 Economic Impacts of Aurora Tourism (2002 pdf 204k)
  Provides information on the aurora tourism sector and its ability to expand.
• 2002 Hunter Survey Report (2002 pdf 153k)
  Presents the results of a telephone survey conducted January through March 2002, to gather information on non-resident hunters who hunted in the NWT in 2001.
• 2002 Travel Impacts of September 11 on the NWT (2002 pdf 58k)
  Presents information on the economic results of September 11 on the NWT tourism industry
• 2002 Visitor Exit Survey (Fishing) (2002 pdf 187k)
  Presents the results of the 2002 Visitor Exit Survey for hunters visiting the NWT.
• 2002 Visitor Exit Survey (General Touring) (2002 pdf 357k)
  Presents the results of the 2002 Visitor Exit Survey for the general touring visitor segment.
• 2002 Visitor Exit Survey (Hunters) (2002 pdf 224k)
  Presents the results of the 2002 Visitor Exit Survey for hunters visiting the NWT.
• 2002 Visitor Exit Survey (Outdoor Adventure) (2002 pdf 233k)
  Presents the results of the 2002 Visitor Exit Survey for the outdoor adventure visitor segment.
• 2001/2002 Aurora Tourism (2002 pdf 510k)
  Outlines the importance of aurora tourism, and ways to make sure it is sustainable.
• Terms of Reference for the Tourism Marketing Committee of the Northwest Territories (2005 pdf 23k)
  The rules and guidelines the NWT Marketing Committee has agreed to follow while creating strategies to encourage growth of the NWT's tourism industry.
  

Profiles/Guides

• Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program (2005 pdf 133k)
  Standard guideline release on the Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program, contains the goals, definitions and methods of the program.

Arts & Crafts

Strategic Planning

• NWT Arts Strategy (2004 pdf 2.6M)
  "A Holistic Approach to a Vibrant Arts Sector". The GNWT’s strategy for developing their arts industry.
• The GNWT Response to "A Vision for the Arts in the NWT" (2003 pdf 358k)
  An outline of the GNWT’s strategy for its arts sector as of 2003.

Reports/Studies/Reviews

• A Vision for the Arts in the NWT (2002 pdf 803k)
  Recommendations submitted by the NWT Arts Strategy Advisory Panel.
• Arts and Crafts Purchasing Patterns of Potential Tourists to the Northwest Territories - Results of the 2003 Survey ( pdf 197k)
  Survey results on arts and crafts purchasing of potential tourists to the NWT.

Newsletter

• Artists' Newsline - Issue 8 (December 2005 pdf 198k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.
• Artists' Newsline - Issue 7 (September 2005 pdf 189k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.
• Artists' Newsline - Issue 6 (June 2005 pdf 201k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.
• Artists' Newsline - Issue 5 (March 2005 pdf 155k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.
• Artists' Newsline - Issue 4 (December 2004 pdf 194k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.
• Artists' Newsline - Issue 3 (September 2004 pdf 155k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.
• Artists' Newsline - Issue 2 (June 2004 pdf 456k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.
• Artists' Newsline - Issue 1 (March 2004 pdf 505k)
  The GNWT’s quarterly newsletter on artists in the NWT.

Furs, Agriculture & Fisheries

Newsletter

• GMVF Newsletter - Winter 2005 ( pdf 874k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Fall 2005 ( pdf 261k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Spring 2005 ( pdf 620k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Fall 2004 ( pdf 332k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Spring 2004 ( pdf 750k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Winter 2004 ( pdf 641k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Fall 2003 ( pdf 353k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Summer 2003 ( pdf 531k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Winter 2003 ( pdf 412k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Fall 2002 ( pdf 462k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2002 ( pdf 487k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Winter 2001 ( pdf 569k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.
• GMVF Newsletter - Fall 2001 ( pdf 464k)
  A seasonal newsletter on the trapping community in the NWT.