The Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment shall consider the following matters with respect to the Departments of Environment and Natural Resources; Industry, Tourism and Investment; Infrastructure; and Lands:

1. Review multi-year business plans and budgets, bills, boards and agencies, including the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation, and the Public Utilities Board;
2. Review departmental performance, including that of boards and agencies;
3. Consider matters related to infrastructure;
4. Consider matters related to climate change; and
5. Consider any other matter referred by the House.

Priorities

The Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment has decided upon three main priorities:

• Increase responsiveness of government policies and services to stimulate and diversify northern, and in particular Indigenous, businesses;
• To maximize business opportunities from the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link (MVFL), as well as other telecommunication opportunities for communities not connected to the MVFL; and
• Ensure the Northwest Territories is well positioned to prevent environmental liabilities, effectively manage contaminated sites, and stimulate local economic opportunities through remediation.