Premier RJ Simpson will be joined by territorial ministers who are are planning to announce new agreements and funding at a mineral development conference in Vancouver next week, according to an announcement issued today.
Industry Minister Caitlin Cleveland, Infrastructure Minister Caroline Wawzonek and Environment Minister Jay Macdonald will join the N.W.T. premier along with leaders from across the country for the AME (Mineral Exploration) Roundup conference in Vancouver.
“Canada and the world are engaging with the North amid a rapidly shifting global landscape. This is not a passing moment or trend. It is an inflection point in a long-term shift that represents growing opportunity for the North,” read the announcement issued this after by the GNWT.
The message issued on behalf of territorial leaders emphasized that the country is amid a “critical time” for strategic investments in the North to be considered.
“The N.W.T. over half of the 34 critical minerals that Canada has identified as important to domestic industry, national security, and emissions reduction. With much of the region’s mineral potential still unexplored – and with established links to southern markets and the groundwork laid for additional infrastructure – there is immense potential.”
Some industry advocates are also calling for the “modernizing” of mining legislation as the GNWT works to improve “regulatory certainty” and infrastructure development.
Premier Simpson and members of the Council of Leaders emphasized in visits to Ottawa in 2025, that the N.W.T. is has potential to play a major role in the country’s economic growth, resource security and clean energy future.
“The Government of the Northwest Territories will use this opportunity to announce new agreements, products, and funding, reinforcing the territory’s position and potential with key decision-makers at Roundup,” read the announcement issued this afternoon.
North Now reached out to GNWT for more information and will provide those details when they become available.
 Roundup conference in Vancouver.“Canada and the world are engaging with the North amid a rapidly shifting global landscape. This is not a passing moment or trend. It is an inflection point in a long-term shift that represents growing opportunity for the North,” read the announcement issued this after by the GNWT.){kind=link}