Putting the pieces in place for development

Highways, land claims, community engagement, training, and strategic investments in local economies are all needed to develop the North for the benefit of its residents and Canada.

Northern roads are expensive—$1 million a kilometre—and long-term federal investments will be needed if highways are to be constructed to take advantage of the next upturn in the world economy, writes Nick Sibbeston, an independent Senator for the Northwest Territories.Photo courtesy of Nick Sibbeston's office

Opinion

BY INDEPENDENT SENATOR NICK SIBBESTON

June 8, 2016

The Northwest Territories’ potential to contribute to the national economy is huge. While vast reserves of gas and oil have been identified, only small pockets have been exploited. Territorial mines have, for more than 80 years, produced gold, diamonds, tungsten, lead, and other minerals, and are ...

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