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Winter Meeting a Success in Yellowknife!
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Our guests, speakers, hosts and sponsors all contributed to a fantastic PNWER Winter Meeting Nov. 15-18 in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
Thank you for your participation and inspiration!
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 Graduates of the PNWER Legislative Leadership Academy display their diplomas with vaunted faculty Dr. Don Alper and Dr. Michael Treleaven in the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Building. |
The PNWER Legislative Leadership Academy featured: 
- An in-depth look at the form and function of the Northwest Territories' unique consensus-based government and its Legislative Assembly Building
- Presentations on the structural differences in U.S. & Canadian governmental systems
- A roundtable discussion on campaign, election and leadership processes in states and territories
- Discussion on provincial, territorial, state and federal relations as they pertained to regional concerns such as invasive species, border issues and transportation.
- "View from the Speaker's Chair;" showcased Don Toth, MLA, Saskatchewan and Rep. Jeff Morris of Washington, who gave their comparative views of the role of the Speaker of the House and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
- An informative tour of the Legislative Assembly Building, where recently-elected MLAs will caucus to choose a speaker, cabinets and premier.
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| Delegates learned about the Northwest Territories' consensus government from Tim Mercer (right), Clerk of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly
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| | The Legislative Leadership Academy brought guests on a tour of the Legislative Assembly Building, where recently-elected MLAs will caucus to choose a speaker, cabinet and premier. |
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| | Peter Vician, Deputy Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, GNWT, shows Sen. Maralyn Chase, Washington and Jan Yeager around the Legislative Assembly |
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| | Rep. Jeff Morris, Washington (left), and Don Toth, MLA, Saskatchewan (right), discuss reposibilities of Speaker roles in a panel moderated by Barry Penner, former Attorney General, British Columbia |
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The PNWER Economic Leadership Forum offered
in-depth sessions on:
- Aboriginal Economic Development
- Arctic Governance: Innovative Solutions to Sub-National Engagement
- Market Access and Arctic Transportation Systems
- Mining
- Energy Development in the North & Energy Efficient Buildings
The event provided an opportunity for local, state, and provincial leaders in both public and private sectors to carry out focused, in-depth discussions on subjects affecting our regional economy.
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| | Sean Willy, director of Corporate Responsibility at Cameco Corporation, discusses Aboriginal participation models during the Aboriginal Economic Development session |
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| | Dene drummers welcomed guests |
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| | Ken Coates, Canada Research Chair in Regional Innovation at the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, discussed upcoming technological challenges and opportunities for the North |
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| | The Arctic Governance panel: from left, Consul General Lynne Platt, U.S. Consulate Vancouver; Rep. Bob Herron, Alaska; Martin Goldney, Deputy Minister, Aboriginal Affairs & Intergovernmental Relations, GNWT; and Drue Pearce, Sr. Policy Advisor, Crowell and Moring |
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| | From left, Colin Robertson, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, PNWER CEO Matt Morrison, Dr. Don Alper, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Western Washington University, and PNWER President Sen. Curt McKenzie, Idaho, discuss current cross-border issues, governance challenges and institutional gaps in our region. |
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| | Guests enjoying a twilight dogsled ride around frozen Grace Lake |
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| | The Mining policy tour, hosted by the NWT Mineral Resources Division brought attendees to the NWT Diamond Centre, pictured above, to learn about the territory's major diamond mining, cutting and polishing operations. Guests also saw and learned about the past-producing Con Mine, the Giant Mine Remediation Project and took an aerial tour of Yellowknife on a Twin Otter aircraft. |
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2017 PNWER Summit Site Chosen: Portland!
At the PNWER Executive Committee meeting, held November 17 in Yellowknife, the Executive Committee accepted an enthusiastic bid from Oregon's to host the 2017 PNWER Summit in Portland. Congratulations!
We look forward to working with public and private stakeholders in Oregon and Portland to organize a fantastic, productive meeting in July, 2017.
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Alaska and British Columbia sign Transboundary MOU
PNWER is delighted to see that Alaska Gov. Bill Walker and British Columbia Premier Christy Clark have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to cooperate on transboundary issues, especially related to concerns in Southeast Alaska over mines on the Canadian side of the border.
The MOU will create a Bilateral Working Group on the Protection of Transboundary Waters that will facilitate an exchange of best practices, workforce development, marine safety, transportation links and tourism promotion. It will also explore other areas for cooperation.
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News from the PNWER Region
Energy and Environment
Alberta's Climate Leadership Plan
Liquid Natural Gas
Agriculture and Economic Development
Ocean Policy
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ABOUT PNWER
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The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) was created in 1991 by the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
It is a statutory public/private non-profit dedicated to increasing the economic well-being and quality of life for all citizens of the region, while maintaining and enhancing our natural environment.
Our overarching goals are to:
- Coordinate provincial and state policies throughout the region
- Identify and promote "models of success"
- Serve as a conduit to exchange information.
- Promote greater regional collaboration
- Enhance the competitiveness of the region in both domestic and international markets
- Leverage regional influence in Ottawa and Washington D.C.
- Achieve continued economic growth while maintaining the region's natural environment
We will be heading to Calgary for our 2016 Summit on July 17-21, right after the famous Calgary Stampede, to confront the biggest regional challenges to trade, economic growth, industry, employment and the environment. PNWER's 21 working groups develop yearly action items at our Summits to continually advance policy initiatives with public and private stakeholders.
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Thank you to our 2015 Winter Meeting Sponsors
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