Premier Caroline Cochrane reacts to results of 2021 Federal Election

September 21, 2021

Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the results of the 2021 Federal Election:

“I want to congratulate Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on the election night outcome. I look forward to continuing to build on our strong relationship with the Federal government as we work towards shared priorities that will benefit Northerners now and for generations to come.

“I also want to congratulate Michael McLeod on winning his third term as the Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories. Mr. McLeod cares deeply about our territory and has been a strong and vocal advocate for the North since being elected in 2015. I know he will continue to represent our interests in Ottawa with honesty and integrity to ensure we are able to continue to close the gap between the North and southern Canada.

“The Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to finding ways to make things better for NWT residents. In order to achieve this, we need to have a strong partnership with the Government of Canada. Collectively, we need to be able to take real action on priority areas where Northerners have said that more needs to be done.

“The gap between the North and southern Canada has existed for decades but has been made more apparent as a result of COVID-19. We need a supportive federal government partner that acknowledges our residents as important members of Canadian society who should experience the same level of services and opportunities compared to the rest of Canada.

“The pandemic has laid bare the gaps in our society, and we look forward to working with the newly elected Federal government, particularly on fiscal flexibility, infrastructure investment, economic recovery and diversification, and climate change. These are area of great importance to the success of our territory, and I look forward to seeing how the new government will us advance these issues.

“Securing investments and support from federal partners is critical to our future success in the NWT, and to the future success of Canada. Residents, community governments, businesses and Indigenous governments have made it clear this is necessary to their success and wellbeing.

Collaboration is a key element to how we operate as a government, and we are committed to developing and maintaining an open and productive relationship with the Government of Canada. I look forward to meeting with the Prime Minister-designate as soon as possible to discuss priorities that will help ensure a better future for Northerners.”

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