Range Lake
Caroline Cochrane
Statements in Debates
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 162)
Mr. Speaker, I would like to welcome my colleagues back to the House for the final session of the 19th Legislative Assembly. Many of us have been through at least one evacuation since we have last met in person, and I am grateful you are all safe.
For many residents of the NWT, you have recently returned home from a very long evacuation. Some residents have lost homes and businesses. For students, this is yet another disruption to their school year.
While it is tradition for the Premier to deliver a final Sessional Statement to recap and celebrate the accomplishments of their government, today...
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)
Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, I did have conversations with the Prime Minister. There are things he's looking to do. He's looking to, of course, fast track the employment insurance so please get that word out there. Looking at not making the normal provisions for EI. That will help a lot.
As for the commitment for extra money, he did talk about being able to advance the disaster assistance program, but he also mentioned that there's I mean, that he'll look at it. There was no firm commitment because he also talked about ensuring the fairness for all jurisdictions. I kind of tried to debate that...
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 160)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following document: Emerging Stronger: Planning the Northwest Territories Social and Economic Recovery Together June 2023 Update. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Debates of
, 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 160)
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to share very good news out of Ottawa. On behalf of the Government of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced they will be matching contributions made to the United Way NWT. This generosity will have a direct positive impact on people affected by wildfires in the Northwest Territories, and I am deeply grateful for Canada's support.
The Government of the Northwest Territories also recently signed an agreement with Natural Resources Canada under the new Natural Resources Canada's new Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing...