The Premier and Cabinet

The selections for the Premier and Cabinet for the 19th Legislative Assembly took place on October 24th, 2019 during the Territorial Leadership Committee meeting. Learn more about the Premier and the Ministers.

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Holiday Hours and Emergency Numbers

Most GNWT offices will be closed during the holidays beginning on December 21, 2019 and will reopen for services on January 2, 2020. 

9-1-1 in the NWT

The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched 9-1-1 in all 33 NWT communities. Learn more about how 9-1-1 works and what you need to know.

Premier of the NWT

Caroline Cochrane is the Premier of the Northwest Territories and head of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories in the 2015 election and is now serving her second term as a member of the 19th Legislative Assembly.

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