The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard Report summarizing feedback gathered during engagement on Phase II of the Public Service Act modernization initiative. This phase focused on proposed amendments to section 41 of the Act, which outlines union representation for GNWT public servants.
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:
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Mr. Speaker, increasing Indigenous representation in the Public Service has been a goal of the Legislative Assembly for over 30 years. Guided by our commitment to reconciliation, the Government of the Northwest Territories has taken a whole-of-government approach to addressing barriers to recruitment and retention by challenging the status quo, uplifting Indigenous voices, and advancing the implementation of the Indigenous Recruitment and Retention Framework and Action Plan launched in 2021.
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Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to recognize the accomplishments of the Health Recruitment Unit and to highlight the progress being made to strengthen staffing in nursing, social work, and allied health professions across the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will upgrade the NWT eServices Portal in March 2026 to improve security and user experience.
As part of this upgrade, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and a new email-based login system will be introduced, replacing the current NTKey and Interac Sign-In Partner login methods.
Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek has presented the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) 2026‑2027 Main Estimates to the 20th Legislative Assembly.
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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.
Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek will deliver the 2026-2027 Budget Address in the Legislative Assembly on February 5, 2026.
The Budget Address will outline the government’s fiscal priorities for the upcoming year and speak to how the GNWT plans to support stability for residents while the territorial economy continues its transition.
Residents can watch the Address live through the Legislative Assembly’s broadcast channels.
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
Embargoed copies of budget materials will be available, and Department of Finance staff will be available to answer technical questions.
Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek will attend the lockup for interviews between 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. She will not be available for interviews later that day.
Residents and retailers in the NWT can now access CannSell Online Training — a free, territory-specific course designed to support safe and responsible cannabis sales.
The CannSell course provides guidance to cannabis retailers and their employees on topics such as:
