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February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that I will deliver the Budget Address on Thursday February 5, 2026.

 

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, we gather today at a significant moment for our territory and for our country. It is a moment of change and uncertainty, but for the Northwest Territories, it is also a moment of opportunity.

Fort Good Hope – February 4, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories, through Housing NWT, is partnering with Ne’rahten Development Ltd., the business arm of the Yamoga Land Corporation, to support the K’áhsho Got’ı̨nę Trades Centre in Fort Good Hope.

Yellowknife – February 4, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the second Premier’s Territorial Address.

Yellowknife – February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

When Canada looks to its future, the North is a guiding light — and the Northwest Territories is at its heart. Progress is coming into view as we turn shared priorities into action.

Yellowknife – February 4, 2026
News Releases

Annual traffic at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) reached over 618,000 passengers in 2025, marking a 2% increase in recorded traffic compared to 2024.

Yellowknife – February 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek will deliver the 2026-2027 Budget Address in the Legislative Assembly on February 5, 2026.

Yellowknife – February 3, 2026
Media Advisory

Media are invited to attend the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) 2026-2027 Budget Lockup.

When:             February 5, 2026

Where:           Arthur Laing Building, 6th Floor, Large Boardroom

Time:              9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Yellowknife – February 3, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the 2024-2025 Energy Initiatives Report, outlining progress made over the past fiscal year to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, stabilize energy costs, and support long-term energy security across the Northwest Territories.

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