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YELLOWKNIFE (June 29) – Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment Bob McLeod and Nunakput MLA Jackie Jacobson returned today from meetings with senior U.S. government officials in Washington, D.C.

The meetings were “a success”, says Mr. McLeod. “We were able to raise the profile of Natural Gas as a clean fuel, one that will contribute to the transition of a low carbon economy in North America, and to emphasize the importance of Canadian resources in achieving this. I believe we managed to translate these points very well.”

While in Washington, Minister McLeod and MLA Jacobson met with Members of both Congress and the House of Representatives. They also conducted a series of interviews with northern, Canadian, and International Media.

The trip culminated in a speech to the Woodrow Wilson Institute, a Washington-based think tank, in which the Minister profiled Arctic Natural Gas in both the United States and Canada as a way not only to provide a cleaner fuel to the North American economy, but also as an opportunity for private investment to sustain economic recovery.

While in Washington, Minister McLeod raised the profile of the Mackenzie Gas Project and the issue of US support for the Alaska Project to highlight the need and importance of federal support and commitment in Canada.

“Our intention was to heighten awareness to some actions and decisions that must be forthcoming to ensure a timely advance this very important project,” Minister McLeod said. “We’ve got people talking again.”

The Washington meetings are an example of continuing efforts by the GNWT to Maximize Opportunities from resource development and related initiatives in the Northwest Territories.

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