NWT2023

05/09/2024

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The big news is that I'm throwing my hat into the election ring. I want to be chosen as the NWT's Conservative Party Candidate in the next federal election. This is a change for me and I have an amazing team behind me. As with other accomplishments in my life when hard work and commitment have br...

11/14/2023

Today is Election Day!

We have the power to shape the future of our communities, impact policies, and move in the direction we know is right for the Northwest Territories!

Whether you're a first-time voter or have been participating for years, your voice matters. Here’s where your polling stations are located today, VOTE FOR OUR FUTURE: https://www.electionsnwt.ca/en/node/282

11/13/2023

Yellowknife's small businesses are at a crossroads!

Government in-house marketing has led to a decline in private sector opportunities, affecting many local industries. What does this mean for our community's economic health?

Dive deeper into the impact and explore ways to revitalize our local businesses. Click to learn more! 👉https://nwt2023.ca/platform-issues/

Platform Why did this prime Yellowknife real estate sell for $1 and promises? Time to start asking some hard questions about the tattered state of our economy and what we can do to turn it around Read about it here 1. OUR STREETS Symptoms of a failing economy We in Yellowknife don’t really know an...

11/12/2023

Facing a daycare dilemma in NWT?

Families are being forced to leave or quit jobs due to the severe shortage of daycare options.

With only 23.3% of kids having access to regulated spaces, it's time for change. Discover more about this pressing issue and join the conversation for solutions. Click the link to learn more: https://nwt2023.ca/private-lack-of-daycare-forces-families-to-leave-nwt-or-not-work

Daycare is one of those make-or-break issues that can force families to make hard choices – leave or give up a job.

11/11/2023

The shortage of tradespeople in NWT isn't just a labor issue; it's a community issue.

The NWT faces a unique challenge: our resident workforce is too small to sustain our economy, leading to a reliance on non-resident labour. When we lack skilled workers, our local businesses and communities suffer. It's time to invest in the people who build our future.

Learn more about the impact and what we can do to help here: https://nwt2023.ca/tradespeople-are-backbone-of-our-economy-2

Roughly one quarter of the NWT’s workforce comes from outside the NWT and $400 million leaves the territory never to return.

11/10/2023

With the NWT leading the country in hospital stays due to addictions, it's time to rethink our approach!

Community-based healing options offer a more cost-effective and culturally sensitive solution. It's crucial for us to support these efforts and reduce the strain on our healthcare system so we can better serve all Northerners.

Discover the path forward here: https://nwt2023.ca/healing-on-the-land

Reconciliation efforts must focus on repairing damage done by forced attendance at residential school and colonialism.

11/08/2023

Did you know that tradespeople are the backbone of the NWT economy?

Their skills and expertise not only build our infrastructure but also sustain local businesses, so why do we rely on a significant non-resident labour force instead of investing in our own tradespeople?

Training and retaining these skilled individuals is a challenge we must address.
Learn more about why tradespeople are essential and how we can support them here: https://nwt2023.ca/tradespeople-are-backbone-of-our-economy-2

Roughly one quarter of the NWT’s workforce comes from outside the NWT and $400 million leaves the territory never to return.

11/06/2023

Small businesses in Yellowknife face unique challenges.

Government decisions have led to a shrinking private sector and high staff turnover. It's time to rethink how we support local enterprises. Learn more about the struggles and solutions for our small businesses here: https://nwt2023.ca/platform-issues/

Bruce Valpy is running for MLA with the goal of promoting opportunities that make the Northwest Territories a great place for all its people.

11/04/2023

The lack of daycare options in NWT is more than just an inconvenience; it's a crisis forcing families to make tough choices. Many are leaving NWT or choosing not to work, impacting our community and economy.

It's time to address this urgent issue. Learn more about the daycare crisis and potential solutions here: https://nwt2023.ca/private-lack-of-daycare-forces-families-to-leave-nwt-or-not-work

Daycare is one of those make-or-break issues that can force families to make hard choices – leave or give up a job.

11/02/2023

Addiction in our community needs a new approach!

The key to healing lies not in distant facilities, but right here on our land. Embracing On-The-Land healing offers a nurturing, familiar environment for those struggling, reducing the strain on Yellowknife's emergency and legal systems.

Explore how local healing can transform lives here 👉 https://nwt2023.ca/platform-issues/

10/24/2023

Why did Yellowknife City Council sell a $1.4 million lot for just a dollar?

It was originally bought to revitalize our ailing downtown area, but the lack of support from GNWT leadership has once again hindered progress. Meanwhile, our city struggles to maintain quality of life amid increasing expenses, leading families to move south.

The one thing that $1 gave us? It raised concerns about the city's economic stability!

Read more about the issue here and what I intend to do about it: https://nwt2023.ca/decision-to-sell-50-50-lot-for-1-clear-sign-of-a-failing-economy/

Bruce Valpy is running for MLA with the goal of promoting the opportunities for making the Northwest Territories a great place for all its people.

10/12/2023

How can we believe that NWT’s employment rate is the strongest in Canada when in reality, it’s all Yellowknife at 98% employment?

Outside Yellowknife is a different story: Youth at 30%, middle age at 60%, and 55+ over 45%. Unlocking our economy by bringing down barriers to Healing, Housing and Education will even out those graphs.

https://nwt2023.ca/heres-how-investment-in-healing

Healing, Housing and Education are three deficits holding the progress of NWT back from attracting new people and investments.