In response to the recent evacuations in Hay River and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation Reserve, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched two new programs to support evacuees and community governments: the Evacuee Income Disruption Support program and the Community Government Hosting Evacuees Grant.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today its commitment to supporting fire evacuees from Hay River and K'atlodeeche First Nation through a donation matching program through the United Way NWT. The GNWT will match donations up to $150,000, providing critical assistance to those affected by the ongoing community evacuations.
WHITEHORSE, YUKON (April 20, 2023) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) presented at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulatory hearing on Telecommunications in the Far North to advocate for reliable and affordable broadband services in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Yesterday Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek tabled a new Diversity and Inclusion Framework that will help foster a public service that is welcoming, culturally competent, and free of discrimination.
The department of Finance developed the Diversity and Inclusion Framework to help departments review current programs, policies, and resources to identify and address any systemic barriers that may prevent employees from reaching their full potential or prevent people from accessing opportunities within the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Bill 60, An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act was passed yesterday by the 19th Legislative Assembly, aligning the NWT’s carbon tax system with the federal government’s national stringency standards (the backstop). Under the amended Act, the Government of the Northwest Territories retains control of the carbon pricing system in the Northwest Territories.
Today Budget 2023-24, which continues to build on the 19th Legislative Assembly’s mandate commitments, was passed. The prioritization of initiatives that have already been set in motion in the life of this government will ensure their sustainability and successful transition into the next Assembly.
Today Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek introduced a bill to modernize the Northwest Territories (NWT) Liquor Act.
The proposed Bill will streamline how the industry is regulated, ensure safe public access to liquor, enhance community control over liquor, and modernize liquor enforcement.
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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to creating a public service that ensures underrepresented groups are genuinely included, celebrated and supported to meet their full potential. It is a public service that strives to be welcoming, culturally competent, and free of discrimination; one that serves in a way that respects and includes the diverse population of this territory.
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Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories, like many other public and private sector employers in Canada, wants to ensure that its employees enjoy a high level of engagement and satisfaction in their work. However, decreases in employee morale are being experienced across Canada in the public sector, and the Northwest Territories is no exception.
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Mr. Speaker, on January 16th, the Government of the Northwest Territories launched a new Open Data Portal to provide a single point of access for existing GNWT data resources.
This portal represents a significant step forward in our commitment to transparency and open government, and it will be a valuable resource for residents, businesses, researchers, and anyone else interested in the data and information that shapes our communities and our economy.
