Five candidates are running in the federal election to represent the Northwest Territories as the Member of Parliament. Election day is Sept. 20. CKLB had the chance to speak with candidates about what they hope to accomplish if elected to the House of Commons. The transcription has been edited for…
Wally Schumann, a former territorial cabinet minister, says he is considering running as a member of the Conservative Party in the next federal election. “I’m having a good, hard look at it,” he says. Schumann says he’s never been a member of a political party, but adds he trusts the…
The Maclean’s Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to a former leader from the Northwest Territories. Former NWT MP Ethel Blondin-Andrew was given the honour at last evenings, “Welcome to the Hill” event sponsored by MacLean’s. Blondin-Andrew was the first Indigenous woman elected to Parliament 30 years ago. “I…