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Northwest Territories Prioritizes Infrastructure for Economic Growth
10/30/2025
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- Northwest Territories Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek says critical infrastructure is vital for the region's economy and defense.
- Projects include the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Arctic Economic and Security Corridor to connect communities and bolster defense.
- The Tlicho Assembly prioritizes Arctic Corridor linking the Northwest Territories to Nunavut for economic opportunities amid diamond mine closures.
- Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty notes collaboration between Indigenous governments to secure federal funding for these initiatives.
