Northwest Territories Business Advisory Council

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June 16, 2020

Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment released the following statement:

“Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much interest and discussion about what economic recovery will look like across the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the important role the Business Advisory Council (BAC) will play in that.

“As we begin to move towards economic recovery, it will be critical that we access the experience, talent, and resources of the NWT’s private sector and apply this input to government decision making.

“The Business Advisory Council will be the forum for these discussions – from the immediate needs of economic relief to the longer-term strategic actions and investments needed for recovery.

“This Council will work alongside government-to-government processes and other advisory councils and to support the Emerging Wisely Plan.

“On June 6, the BAC met for the first time and I had the pleasure of speaking with the group. I want to take a moment to express my appreciation to the members who have agreed to be a part of this advisory body. I’d also like to thank Ms. Jenni Bruce from the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Paul Gruner, President of Det’on Cho Corporation, for agreeing to serve as the Committee’s co-chairs.

“While I was pleased to address Members, my role in future meetings will be to listen. The Council will report independently on its work, priorities, and recommendations, and I look forward to receiving this input.

“With over 300 years of collective business experience in the North, and leadership from within the NWT’s business community itself, the Business Advisory Council is well positioned to be a representative voice for NWT businesses to the Government of the Northwest Territories.

“These are difficult economic times, but together and with the insight from the Business Advisory Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly, I know that we can move forward and emerge wisely from this crisis to revitalize, strengthen, and grow our economy into the future.”