In response to ongoing public discussion and growing interest in the modernization of the Public Service Act (PSA), we wish to jointly affirm our shared commitment to continuing our conversations on the remaining provisions of the PSA, in particular Section 41, which pertains to the structure of bargaining units.
Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.
The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise, and debt grows. The GNWT is focusing on careful spending and building a stronger, more stable future for everyone.
The Budget Dialogues 2025 are an opportunity to share your views on how the GNWT can ensure every dollar is spent in the best way to support the Priorities of the 20th Legislative Assembly and our territory's needs.
The Minister of Finance will be hosting Town Hall sessions with the public:
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Public Service, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement today regarding public service modernization and efforts to strengthen the health and social services system.
Minister Caroline Wawzonek:
“The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has been undertaking a comprehensive, multi-phase modernization of the Public Service Act to ensure it continues to meet the needs of a modern workforce and a modern public service.
NWT residents can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online using Northwest Territories eServices.
Northwest Territories eServices are easy to use and available 24/7. You can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online at https://services.nwt-tno.ca/. You can also continue to submit your applications to the Liquor Licensing Board. For more information, please refer to https://www.fin.gov.nt.ca/en/services/special-occasion-permits.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is implementing targeted relief measures to support the diamond mining sector—the NWT’s largest industry and biggest contributor to the economy—in response to growing financial pressures and industry-wide uncertainty. These actions are designed to maintain economic stability, support local employment and businesses, and sustain decades of Indigenous economic partnership and regional development.
Yellowknife, NT (March 26, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will remove the Northwest Territories carbon tax for all consumers except large emitters on April 1, 2025.
Members of the 20th Legislative Assembly have approved the Main Estimates for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved an Indigenous Employment Policy to ensure that Indigenous applicants have equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement within the public service.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received approval from the Government of Canada to increase its federally imposed borrowing limit from $1.8 billion to $3.1 billion.
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Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to highlight the significant strides we have made in advocating for better telecommunications services in the Northwest Territories. Our work with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, or CRTC, has led to transformative changes that will benefit all residents of the Northwest Territories.
