Correction: The previous release of this PSA on March 12 stated the Technical Safety Act had come into force. The PSA should have stated the Technical Safety Act received assent and will come into force summer 2026.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
March 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
March 12, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Canada’s announcement of new investment in the North:
“Prime Minister Carney’s announcement today marks an important step forward for the Northwest Territories and for Canada’s Arctic.
Fort McPherson –
March 12, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT has completed two new three-bedroom modular duplexes in Fort McPherson, adding four new social housing units to help meet housing needs in the community.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Two cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), otherwise known as bird flu, have been confirmed in common ravens in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, as part of ongoing monitoring for HPAI in NWT wildlife.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reinforcing its commitment to road safety this spring through a focused three-month public awareness campaign built around one clear goal: helping Northerners get home safe.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Board is seeking applications for Employee and Employer Representatives to fill a three-year term. To support continuity of Board operations, some appointments may be set at two years to ensure staggered terms.
Yellowknife –
March 10, 2026
News Releases
Effective April 1, 2026, Northwest Territories Integration and Community Services (NWT ICS) will assume operational responsibility for the Inuvik Warming Shelter.
Yellowknife –
March 10, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced temporary/short-term support to ease electricity cost increases effective February 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028. The new Cost of Living Subsidy will be applied to electricity bills for residents who live in:
Yellowknife –
March 9, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Louie Norwegian School in Jean Marie River, and Chief Julian Yendo School and Community Gym in Wrigley.
Backgrounder:
March 9, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 10-16, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 9, 2026.