YELLOWKNIFE (November 15, 2013) – The Government of the Northwest Territories is joining the Government of Canada and other provinces and territories in responding to the typhoon-devastated Philippines by stepping up to help the island nation in its efforts to care for survivors.

To assist with humanitarian relief efforts, the Government of the NWT will contribute $25,000 to the Canadian Red Cross.

(November 4, 2013) - Please be seated.

Speaker Jacobson, Premier McLeod, Members of the Legislative Assembly, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be here today to open the Fifth Session of the 17^th Legislative Assembly.

YELLOWKNIFE (July 24, 2013)  The Government of the Northwest Territories’ Aa1 credit rating has been confirmed by Moody’s Investors Service. This is the second-highest credit rating Moody’s issues, and follows its annual review of the GNWT’s fiscal plans, outlook, and borrowing activity. The GNWT has maintained this high credit rating since 2008-09, indicating its sound fiscal strategy.

YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2013) – Premier Bob McLeod will honour  individual employees, teams of employees and partners from outside the public service with Premier’s Awards for Excellence and Collaboration. Over 97 individuals will be honoured, including  the  recipient of the Dave Ramsden Career Excellence Award.

(March 15, 2013) - Devolution negotiations have ended.  Find out what’s in the deal.

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BEHCHOKO (March 8, 2013) – In a public ceremony in Behchokǫ̀ today, the Tłįchǫ Government signed the Northwest Territories Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement-in-Principle (AiP).

(March 8, 2013) - We’re taking applications for the Corrections Northern Recruit Training Program.

The summer session will be held in Fort Smith from June 20 - August 2.

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YELLOWKNIFE (March 1, 2013) – Thirty-one individuals were recognized for outstanding contributions to their communities and the territory at a ceremony marking the close of the Diamond Jubilee year in Yellowknife on February 28, 2013. Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals were presented by Commissioner George Tuccaro, Premier Bob McLeod and Senator for the Northwest Territories Nick Sibbeston. Speaker Jackie Jacobson and Members of the Legislative Assembly also participated in the event.

The recipients are:

Fernando Alvarez
Lydia Bardak

(February 28, 2013) - Mr. Speaker, for the past year our government has been celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with the rest of Canada and the 15 other Commonwealth Realms.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 21, 2013) – Eleven NWT residents were presented with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals at ceremonies in communities across the Northwest Territories recently.

 On the Hay River Reserve on February 8^th Daniel Sonfrere was recognized by Dehcho MLA Michael Nadli and Chief Roy Fabian of the K’atlodeeche First Nation. The ceremony was held at Chief Sunrise School.