While Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) Bob McLeod's travel schedule prevented him from attending in-person, the Minister still delivered a message to one of the largest contributors to the Northwest Territories' (NWT) economy at an international diamond trade show this weekend.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) was represented by Minister of ITI Bob McLeod and Director Responsible for the Secondary Diamond Industry Tracy St-Denis at several important meetings and events over the weekend.
Students in the Sahtu were the first in the Northwest Territories to benefit from a program aimed at educating young Canadians about mining – and its importance to maintaining quality of life.
DIAVIK DIAMOND MINE(APRIL 25, 2016) — Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Bob McLeod today toured the Diavik site with colleagues from the Legislative Assembly.
The Minister delivered some brief remarks congratulating the Diavik team on their success in building a strong, safe mine and the importance of partnership between government and industry.
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April 9, 2016
Students in the Sahtu were the first in the Northwest Territories to benefit from a program aimed at educating young Canadians about mining – and its importance to maintaining quality of life.
The idea came from Frank Pope ITI’s Regional Petroleum Advisor based in Norman Wells.
“We’ve been talking oil and gas in the Sahtu for 30 years,” he says. “I thought it was time to talk about mining – and the career opportunities that are available for youth in the NWT.”
When Pope learned about the Mining Matters Program, the plan was complete.
The Government of the Northwest Territories has discontinued the Work Credit Program, effective March 31, 2025.
Provides funding to exploration companies who propose new exploration projects or are already carrying out NWT mineral exploration work. This application is open to exploration projects from any stage of development, from grassroots to advanced projects.
This program provides funding to entrepreneurs and small businesses to help with start-up, business expansion, market and product development, capacity building, operational support, and film support.
Under the Entrepreneur Support program, up to $25,000 in support can be provided in five categories:
This program provides funding to local prospectors looking to identify the NWT’s next big mineral find by investing in the tools, equipment, and activities necessary to prospect.
Under the Prospector Support Program schedule, up to $6,000 drawn over three years, can be provided to:
When an environmental assessment takes place for a major resource development, the GNWT asks for follow-up programs to be put in place in the form of socio-economic agreements.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is responsible for negotiating these agreements on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories. They reflect the commitments and predictions made by the company during its environmental assessment including:
