This Saturday, let’s talk budget — with special guest Minister @carolinewawzonek.bsky.social — see you at Makerspace YK from 10 am.
This Saturday, let’s talk budget — with special guest Minister @carolinewawzonek.bsky.social — see you at Makerspace YK from 10 am.
“Our hope is that these will be taken and used as a basis to update the guidelines, or just to update many aspects of gender-affirming care in the territory and improve people’s lived experiences.” cabinradio.ca/267941/news/...
I’d love to hear residents thoughts on this. I do plan to write to the commission on a few points - the most unsurprising one being that I enthusiastically agree my riding’s name should change.
Yellowknife schools St Pat's and Weledeh will be closed on Monday following the issuing of a measles advisory on Sunday, the school board says.
Equal Voice NWT is holding an event tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 to 8:30) at the Legislative Assembly!
This ‘speed-dating’ session will connect future leaders with current and past NWT officials in all kinds of elected roles. Free childcare available on site!
If you're wondering whether you're registered to vote you can check here: www.elections.ca/content.aspx...
How does the NWT’s healthcare compare to the rest of Canada?
Healthcare in the NWT has its fair share of issues. How does it hold up when compared to the rest of the country? We talked to experts and looked at the data.
Kate and Caroline smile in front of an inflatable bouncy castle at the Multiplex gym.
It’s genuinely refreshing that our political system affords us the opportunity to meet with constituents and provide access to both serious conversations and an opportunity to let out our inner kids.
📸 by Caroline Wawzonek
Send me some YouTube links to your fave songs?
I have yet to visit the maritimes, so I look forward to future me paying future you a visit!
Mostly Kendrick Lamar’s last two albums in my car right now. What about you?
So are we using this space for casual conversation? Like old school twitter? I am not on the apps as much as I once was.
As someone who has processed literally hundreds if not thousands of ATIPP requests, what the….?
I’ve posted my thoughts on the independent members caucus proposal, that was made public last week, on my Facebook MLA page.
If you have feedback for me on this or any topic, please reach out!
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Learning to give a fair hearing to others is also something I saw governments fail at routinely, never realizing it translated pretty directly into a loss of trust and credibility with those whose concerns and ideas they were not really listening to.
Lessons from Irshad Manji on how to talk with people you disagree with that governments could learn from, too. Talking to win, not to hear or learn, was a mistake I watched politicians make all the time. All it did was breed mistrust and spoil chances for collaboration.
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Session is back and we are reviewing the 2025-26 budget.
On Wednesday, our first day back, I urged the Premier to be bold as this moment does demand us to do so:
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Now track down the lion!
If you wanted to decrease the cost of homes, one thing you wouldn’t do is put a flat tariff on your main source of timber.
If you missed the meeting last night but still want to ask questions or share concerns ahead of budget session - let’s chat!
The best way to get a hold of me is my email which can be found here: tinyurl.com/zxr73m6n
I’m having a constituency meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday, January 29) at the Fraser Tower lobby starting at 6:30 pm.
I’m looking forward to connecting with you and hearing your ideas, questions and concerns ahead of the budget session that starts in February and runs for 6 weeks.
See you soon!
Hello, world.
I still have to interact with M€ta because of the nature of my job, but I’m looking forward to connecting with you here.