The GNWT’s policy papers on the long-overdue regulations for the Mineral Resources Act show progress — but major gaps in transparency, weak environmental protections, and far more engagement with industry than with civil society. Alternatives North and Ecology North are calling for stronger public notice ...
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At the same time as the government is taking action to reduce greenhouse gases, however, other government activities undercut this good work. We’re referring to public pension plan investments in fossil fuels. According to Statistics Canada, Canadian pension plans have billions invested in fossil fuel ...
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Alternatives North believes the Government of the Northwest Territories’ proposed $2–3 billion Taltson River Hydro Expansion is the wrong project at the wrong time. It is an overpriced, high-risk venture that will fail to serve people, communities, or sustainable economic development in the NWT. It ...
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In Touch With the Land: Exploring Opportunities for Landscape Design at the Post-Remediation Giant Mine Site is a landscape design study conducted by Timothy Bailey Edwards, a homegrown Yellowknifer. Supported by Alternatives North and the Landscape Architecture Canada Foundation, the study is grounded in conversations ...
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Although Cabinet issued a news release on the public subsidies, there was little to no public debate that could have aired these and other issues, and it is not clear whether the regular MLAs were involved in the decisions. To provide a property tax reduction, ...
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Only one response was received from Rebecca Alty, the Liberal Party candidate (see below). No responses were received from Kimberly Fairman (Conservative Party), Kelvin Kotchilea (New Democratic Party) and Rainbow Eyes (Green Party). This information is provided to the public to assist in making informed decisions. ...
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Alternatives North would like to commend the City of Yellowknife for ensuring opportunities for public input and input from interested parties to help inform the Climate ChangeAction Plan. Good climate actions can help with creating a more inclusive, livablecity (example: reducing cost of living, healthier ...
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Alternatives North board member Kevin O’Reilly, appeared before the Standing Committee on Government Operations for the Ten-Year Review of the Northwest Territories Heritage Fund. The discussion covered the fund’s purpose, challenges in revenue collection, governance concerns, and recommendations for better investment policies and transparency. Alternatives ...
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“Alternatives North has advocated for a real anti-poverty plan for 30 years. This report shows the way to eliminate poverty in the NWT.
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Alternatives North is pleased to announce additional positive results from analyzing the potential of Biomass District Heating in areas surrounding downtown Yellowknife. GET REPORT HERE This addendum further informs potential developers, proving that there is plenty of potential to grow a system beyond the downtown ...
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