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NT Government: Cannabis Update
October 25, 2018 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing an update on the distribution and sales of legalized cannabis in the Northwest Territories. On October 17, 2018, when cannabis was legalized across the country, the GNWT began sales through existing liquor store vendors and via on-line. In the first four days of […]
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Minister Abernethy responds to Auditor General Report on Child and Family Services
Minister of Health and Social Services, Glen Abernethy provided a statement on the 2018 Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s Report on Child and Family Services in the Northwest Territories. “Our top priority is to ensure the safety and security of children and youth receiving services and care from Child and Family Services. The […]
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NU Government: Premier re-assigns cabinet portfolios
Iqaluit, Nunavut (October 24, 2018) – Premier Joe Savikataaq today announced that Minister Pat Angnakak is no longer Minister responsible for Nunavut Housing Corporation and Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation. As of today, she is a Minister without portfolio. “Yesterday, we saw a serious breach of cabinet confidentiality in the Legislative Assembly. As a […]
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Legislative Assembly Recommends Appointment of Integrity Commissioner of Nunavut
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 23, 2018) – The Legislative Assembly today approved a motion recommending that Ms. Katherine Peterson, Q.C., be appointed Integrity Commissioner of Nunavut. The motion was unanimously adopted by the House. The territorial Integrity Act provides that the Integrity Commissioner holds office for a five-year term. Ms. Peterson’s appointment is effective immediately. In […]
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Senior Arctic Officials gather for third meeting during Finland’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
24 October 2018 On 1-2 November 2018, the Arctic Council will gather in Rovaniemi, Finland for the third Senior Arctic Officials’ meeting held during the Chairmanship of Finland (2017-2019). —– On 1-2 November 2018, the Arctic Council will gather in Rovaniemi, Finland for the third Senior Arctic Officials’ meeting held during the Chairmanship of Finland […]
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Amended Mary River IIBA is released: QIA will tour impacted communities to inform Inuit of new benefits
Iqaluit, Nunavut – October 23, 2018 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. release signed copies of the amended Mary River Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement (IIBA). A QIA team will visit all five impacted communities to share information on the new benefits. “This amended Mary River IIBA is a testament to how much […]
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Results – Kugluktuk Liquor Plebiscite
RANKIN INLET, Nunavut – (October 22, 2018) -. On October 22, eligible voters in Kugluktuk voted on the following question: “Are you in favour of ending the current system of liquor restriction in Kugluktuk and having an unrestricted system where only the general liquor laws of Nunavut apply?” The results of this plebiscite are as […]
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Media advisory: Minister Wilkinson and ITK President Obed to hold news conferences in Iqaluit and Inuvik
Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami will make an announcement regarding the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada/ Canadian Coast Guard’s commitment to Indigenous reconciliation through enhanced partnerships and leadership in the Arctic. Iqaluit press conference Date: […]
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Nunavut politician to ask legislature to consider civilian RCMP oversight – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Oct 22, 2018 IQALUIT, Nunavut _ A Nunavut politician wants the territory to review how it investigates violence complaints against the RCMP in light of recently released documents and videos. Adam Arreak Lightstone, a member of the legislature from Iqaluit, says he’ll use the legislative sitting that begins Tuesday to demand Nunavut reconsider […]
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Canada’s Laws Must Respect First Nations Rights: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Mikisew
Canada’s Laws Must Respect First Nations Rights: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Mikisew October 19, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Following today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Canada regarding Mikisew Cree First Nation stating that the federal government does not need to consult with First Nations prior to […]
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