1.2.6

Description: 
We will develop a northern manufacturing strategy in collaboration with industry and the NWT’s Manufacturers’ Association to expand the manufacturing sector, identify potential areas of growth, promote and market products manufactured in the NWT and aid in the professional and technological advancement of the industry
Lead Dept: 
ITI
Priority: 
1.2
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Economy and Environment
Number: 
6
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Economy and Environment
Background Information: 

ECONOMY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE

Commitment 1.2.6

We will develop a northern manufacturing strategy in collaboration with industry and the NWT's Manufacturers' Association to expand the manufacturing sector, identify potential areas of growth, promote and market products manufactured in the NWT and aid in the professional and technological advancement of the industry.

Manufacturing Strategy

The Government of the Northwest Territories is supporting NWT manufacturers through the development of a Manufacturing Strategy (milestones 2, 3, 4 and 5).

It is envisioned that the strategy will identify areas of growth and ways to promote and market NWT manufactured products, while encouraging professional and technological advancement in the manufacturing sector.

The Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment is already working:

  • To ensure the NWT manufacturing community understands our current policies, and that we are applying the policies properly;
  • With individuals across the NWT to ensure they are properly recognized as manufacturers and that their products are properly registered to benefit from our policy;
  • With interested proponents and communities to promote the development of future manufacturing projects and facilities; and
  • With the NWT manufacturer’s association to ensure public and private sector buyers are aware of, and have the information they need, to purchase products made and available in the NWT (milestone 1).

Public engagement on the Manufacturing Strategy is now complete and the Strategy is expected to be released by the fall of 2018.

Related Mandate Commitments

  • Commitment 1.1.13 - We will support small communities by enhancing job-creation programs, building community capacity and supporting new economic opportunities, by:
    • Updating the Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) programs as necessary to better align with the needs of NWT entrepreneurs and businesses, including those in small communities.
    • Implementing the Economic Opportunities Strategy