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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
N.W.T. education minister commits to recommendations after school lead investigation
The N.W.T.'s Education Minister says her department is committed to implementing the recommendations an independent investigator made after looking into how the territory responded to the discovery of lead in drinking water at two Yellowknife schools. Cayley Thomas, an alternative dispute resolution lawyer with the firm Thomas ADR, made a number of recommendations after Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland tasked her with investigating what happened. Her findings were released publicly on Monday, along with a pair of water quality assessment reports by the firm Stantec Consulting Ltd. during a territorial news conference. One of Thomas's recommendations is that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) oversee the development of a plan to test for lead in drinking water at all N.W.T. schools on a yearly basis, complete with testing protocols, plans for what to do if lead levels were too high, and a communication plan. "We are committed to, in principle, applying the recommendations," Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland said Tuesday morning on CBC's The Trailbreaker. Thomas's other recommendations are that: The office of the chief public health officer prepare an education presentation for the education and infrastructure departments and Yellowknife school boards. Any issues with human health implications at schools, daycares or educational facilities be flagged to management immediately. That roles, responsibilities and lines of communication be clarified between the education department and the Yellowknife school boards. That any outstanding tests be done this fall. That the chief public health officer and education department officials should meet face to face to talk about best practices for future water testing. Thomas found that the root cause of delays in communicating and taking action was that staff in both the education and infrastructure departments didn't understand the health implications of lead in drinking water. Cleveland did not directly answer a question about whether there would be consequences for education staff who were involved. "This has been very public," Cleveland said, adding that the intent of the project had been positive from the outset. "There was nothing malicious about this. Everybody who worked on this was, in earnest, feeling like they were coming at this from a place of proactivity, in a place of wanting to do good. So this has been a very big challenge for the public servants that have been involved."
CBC
15-07-2025
- Health
- CBC
N.W.T. education minister commits to recommendations after school lead investigation
Social Sharing The N.W.T.'s Education Minister says her department is committed to implementing the recommendations an independent investigator made after looking into how the territory responded to the discovery of lead in drinking water at two Yellowknife schools. Cayley Thomas, an alternative dispute resolution lawyer with the firm Thomas ADR, made a number of recommendations after Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland tasked her with investigating what happened. Her findings were released publicly on Monday, along with a pair of water quality assessment reports by the firm Stantec Consulting Ltd. during a territorial news conference. One of Thomas's recommendations is that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) oversee the development of a plan to test for lead in drinking water at all N.W.T. schools on a yearly basis, complete with testing protocols, plans for what to do if lead levels were too high, and a communication plan. "We are committed to, in principle, applying the recommendations," Education Minister Caitlin Cleveland said Tuesday morning on CBC's The Trailbreaker. Thomas's other recommendations are that: The office of the chief public health officer prepare an education presentation for the education and infrastructure departments and Yellowknife school boards. Any issues with human health implications at schools, daycares or educational facilities be flagged to management immediately. That roles, responsibilities and lines of communication be clarified between the education department and the Yellowknife school boards. That any outstanding tests be done this fall. That the chief public health officer and education department officials should meet face to face to talk about best practices for future water testing. Thomas found that the root cause of delays in communicating and taking action was that staff in both the education and infrastructure departments didn't understand the health implications of lead in drinking water. Cleveland did not directly answer a question about whether there would be consequences for education staff who were involved. "This has been very public," Cleveland said, adding that the intent of the project had been positive from the outset. "There was nothing malicious about this. Everybody who worked on this was, in earnest, feeling like they were coming at this from a place of proactivity, in a place of wanting to do good. So this has been a very big challenge for the public servants that have been involved."
Cision Canada
14-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Canada and the Northwest Territories Partner on Innovative, AI-Based Core Scanning Initiative to Support Critical Minerals Development
CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI, July 14, 2025 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories are working together to advance a new geoscience research initiative that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), digital scanning technologies and historic drill cores to unlock the North's mineral potential and help solidify Canada's position as a global leader in resource development and critical minerals. As part of this initiative, Canada and the Northwest Territories will pilot a project to scan, digitize and analyze existing drill cores from the Northwest Territories Geological Survey's collection using cutting-edge techniques to highlight new areas of high critical-mineral potential. These core scans and their associated data will be made available through a centralized digital platform, helping to reduce exploration risk, re-evaluate existing discoveries and enable new mineral development opportunities across the North. This program will be centred on drill cores from the Slave Geological Province in the Northwest Territories, one of Canada's most promising regions for mineral exploration and critical mineral development. This vast, underexplored area is home to past-producing mines and significant greenfield potential, particularly for critical minerals such as lithium, copper, cobalt and rare earth elements. By applying AI-driven analysis to historical core samples, both governments aim to spur new investment by giving industry the tools it needs to unlock untapped mineral value — without further disturbing the land. This work will form the foundation for a future Canadian Digital Core Library and reflects both governments' shared commitment to breaking down silos and building one Canadian economy. It also supports national priorities around clean growth, Indigenous partnership, Arctic sovereignty and securing the supply chains that power Canada's transition to a net-zero future. Quotes "Through this groundbreaking collaboration between the Government of Canada and the Northwest Territories, we are harnessing advanced technology to revolutionize how we understand and manage our mineral resources. By bringing together federal and territorial expertise and cutting–edge artificial intelligence, we are laying the foundation for a smarter, more-sustainable resource future that catalyzes investment into Canadian mining." The Honourable Tim Hodgson Minister of Energy and Natural Resources " This initiative puts the Northwest Territories at the forefront of mineral innovation in Canada. By modernizing how we analyze and share geological data, we're opening the door to new exploration, new partnerships and new economic opportunities — all while maintaining our commitment to Indigenous leadership and environmental stewardship." The Honourable Caitlin Cleveland Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment "Digitizing existing core samples to reduce exploration risk is a strategic use of technology to help advance the future mineral resource opportunities of the Northwest Territories. Realizing the mineral potential of the Northwest Territories depends on having the right infrastructure; that includes clean energy and a capacity to move goods across the vast distances of the Territory. That's why we're advancing the Mackenzie Valley Highway and the Arctic Security Corridor. These items of foundational infrastructure will allow us to capitalize on mineral wealth now and create lasting opportunities for Northerners." The Honourable Caroline Wawzonek Northwest Territories Minister of Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains Quick Facts The initiative supports development of a Canadian Digital Core Library to digitize and share drill core samples from across the country. The Slave Geological Province is one of Canada's most promising regions for critical minerals, with past-producing mines and vast areas of underexplored geology. Making geoscience data more accessible can accelerate exploration, reduce environmental impacts and attract private investment — particularly in high-cost, high-reward northern regions. The initiative complements national and territorial investments in strategic infrastructure and clean energy, including the proposed Arctic Security Corridor and Taltson Hydro Expansion Project, which aim to support sustainable, year-round resource development and connect northern mineral resources to global markets. The project contributes to Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy and aligns with priorities around economic development, Arctic security, Indigenous partnership and nation-building infrastructure. Follow Natural Resources Canada on LinkedIn. SOURCE Natural Resources Canada
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MEDIA ADVISORY - COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL TRADE MEETING
QUÉBEC CITY, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment for the Northwest Territories, as Chair of the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) for 2025, and the Honourable Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy for Québec, as host of the CIT meeting, will hold a media availability alongside CIT representatives from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. EDT Registration: Media representatives who wish to attend the event in person can register in advance at secretariat@ Those wishing to attend virtually must register using the following Zoom link: QUICK FACTS Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) The CFTA is a consensus-based agreement, that is overseen by the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT), which is comprised of Federal Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for internal trade. The Northwest Territories is the 2025 Chair of the CIT. The CFTA establishes rules that apply across the Canadian economy and govern pan-Canadian trade. Rules apply automatically to all economic activity unless something is specifically excluded. Exclusions occur within the CFTA, such as through General Exceptions (Chapter 8), Party-Specific Exceptions (Annex 1, Annex 2, and Procurement), Legitimate Objectives, and Non-Application Exceptions (such as in Chapter 5). Internal Trade Over $530 billion worth of goods and services moves across provincial and territorial borders every year—equal to 20 per cent of Canada's gross domestic product. In 2023, one-third of Canadian businesses participated in internal trade by buying or selling goods across provincial and territorial borders. In comparison, in 2023, Canada was the United States' largest trading partner, with more than $1.3 trillion worth of bilateral trade in goods and services. Committee on Internal Trade & Recent Accomplishments The CIT is comprised of FPT ministers responsible for supervising the implementation of the CFTA, including oversight of a number of working groups established under the Agreement, assisting in the resolution of disputes, approving the annual operating budget of the Internal Trade Secretariat (ITS), and considering any other matter that may affect the operation of the CFTA. July 8's Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting in Québec City marks the seventh gathering of 2025 demonstrating an unprecedented level of collaboration and urgency. On February 28, 2025, the Federal, Provincial, Territorial Committee on Internal Trade was convened and agreed to the following actions: Enhancing the CFTA: All governments committed to conducting a rapid review of all remaining party-specific exceptions in the CFTA and swiftly conclude negotiations for incorporating the financial services Sector into the Agreement. This will ensure a free and open internal market for Canadian businesses and workers. Building on removals some governments have completed since 2017, to date, a minimum of 40 exceptions have been identified for removal by five governments, with all exception reviews to be completed by June 1, 2025. Reducing regulatory and administrative burdens through mutual recognition: A strong domestic market starts with goods freely moving between provinces and territories. Building on the pilot project on mutual recognition in trucking, all governments have now agreed to immediately launch negotiations for mutual recognition of all consumer goods (excluding food). This would guarantee that a good certified in one province can be bought and sold in any other, without additional red tape. Parties may also pursue a broader mutual recognition agreement covering most or all sectors of the economy through unilateral, bilateral, or multilateral initiatives. The Committee on Internal Trade committed to tabling an Action Plan for Mutual Recognition of Consumer Goods by March 31, 2025. Facilitating labour mobility: Internal trade and labour market ministers will prioritize efforts to further improve transparency and reduce the administrative burden for labour mobility applicants to support the timely and seamless mobility of workers to fill jobs wherever they are available, including by adopting a service standard of 30 days or better to process applications. Launching pan-Canadian direct-to-consumer alcohol sales for Canadian products: The Governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Canada have committed to improving the trade of alcohol products between participating jurisdictions by advancing direct-to-consumer sales for Canadian products. Currently, British Columbia allows for direct-to-consumer sales for wine, while Manitoba is already open to direct-to-consumer sales on all alcoholic beverages. The Yukon is exploring options for direct-to-consumer alcohol sales within the territory. Employing a Team Canada approach to promote the domestic economy: All governments committed to working together to promote growth and resiliency in the domestic market by helping Canadian businesses identify and access new opportunities in other provinces and territories, including through domestic trade missions. SOURCE Internal Trade Secretariat View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
07-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
MEDIA ADVISORY - COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL TRADE MEETING
QUÉBEC CITY, July 7, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment for the Northwest Territories, as Chair of the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) for 2025, and the Honourable Christopher Skeete, Minister for the Economy for Québec, as host of the CIT meeting, will hold a media availability alongside CIT representatives from the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Time: 3:30 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. EDT Registration: Media representatives who wish to attend the event in person can register in advance at [email protected]. Those wishing to attend virtually must register using the following Zoom link: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) The CFTA is a consensus-based agreement, that is overseen by the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT), which is comprised of Federal Provincial and Territorial (FPT) Ministers responsible for internal trade. The Northwest Territories is the 2025 Chair of the CIT. The CFTA establishes rules that apply across the Canadian economy and govern pan-Canadian trade. Rules apply automatically to all economic activity unless something is specifically excluded. Exclusions occur within the CFTA, such as through General Exceptions (Chapter 8), Party-Specific Exceptions (Annex 1, Annex 2, and Procurement), Legitimate Objectives, and Non-Application Exceptions (such as in Chapter 5). Internal Trade Over $530 billion worth of goods and services moves across provincial and territorial borders every year—equal to 20 per cent of Canada's gross domestic product. In 2023, one-third of Canadian businesses participated in internal trade by buying or selling goods across provincial and territorial borders. In comparison, in 2023, Canada was the United States' largest trading partner, with more than $1.3 trillion worth of bilateral trade in goods and services. Committee on Internal Trade & Recent Accomplishments The CIT is comprised of FPT ministers responsible for supervising the implementation of the CFTA, including oversight of a number of working groups established under the Agreement, assisting in the resolution of disputes, approving the annual operating budget of the Internal Trade Secretariat (ITS), and considering any other matter that may affect the operation of the CFTA. July 8's Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting in Québec City marks the seventh gathering of 2025 demonstrating an unprecedented level of collaboration and urgency. On February 28, 2025, the Federal, Provincial, Territorial Committee on Internal Trade was convened and agreed to the following actions: Enhancing the CFTA: All governments committed to conducting a rapid review of all remaining party-specific exceptions in the CFTA and swiftly conclude negotiations for incorporating the financial services Sector into the Agreement. This will ensure a free and open internal market for Canadian businesses and workers. Building on removals some governments have completed since 2017, to date, a minimum of 40 exceptions have been identified for removal by five governments, with all exception reviews to be completed by June 1, 2025. Reducing regulatory and administrative burdens through mutual recognition: A strong domestic market starts with goods freely moving between provinces and territories. Building on the pilot project on mutual recognition in trucking, all governments have now agreed to immediately launch negotiations for mutual recognition of all consumer goods (excluding food). This would guarantee that a good certified in one province can be bought and sold in any other, without additional red tape. Parties may also pursue a broader mutual recognition agreement covering most or all sectors of the economy through unilateral, bilateral, or multilateral initiatives. The Committee on Internal Trade committed to tabling an Action Plan for Mutual Recognition of Consumer Goods by March 31, 2025. Facilitating labour mobility: Internal trade and labour market ministers will prioritize efforts to further improve transparency and reduce the administrative burden for labour mobility applicants to support the timely and seamless mobility of workers to fill jobs wherever they are available, including by adopting a service standard of 30 days or better to process applications. Launching pan-Canadian direct-to-consumer alcohol sales for Canadian products: The Governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Canada have committed to improving the trade of alcohol products between participating jurisdictions by advancing direct-to-consumer sales for Canadian products. Currently, British Columbia allows for direct-to-consumer sales for wine, while Manitoba is already open to direct-to-consumer sales on all alcoholic beverages. The Yukon is exploring options for direct-to-consumer alcohol sales within the territory. Employing a Team Canada approach to promote the domestic economy: All governments committed to working together to promote growth and resiliency in the domestic market by helping Canadian businesses identify and access new opportunities in other provinces and territories, including through domestic trade missions.
