The Northwest Territories is the first to contribute to a national initiative that is using advanced technology and innovation to scan historic drill cores and other geological materials. The Canadian Digital Core Library is breathing new life into historic geological information, using ai to scan and digitize data with the intent to support mineral exploration and investment across Canada.
Public feedback related to policy intentions for the Mineral Resources Act regulations is now summarized and available through a What We Heard report.
Between October 2025 and January 2026, three rounds of public engagement occurred through the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Have Your Say platform, written submissions and other means.
The Hide and Fur Program will take a step forward this week as it fully transitions all sales of its hide and fur materials to local distributors. While the program’s hide and fur materials have been available throughout the territory through local distributors for many years, the growth and capacity of small, local businesses, especially in Yellowknife, means there are many viable options for artists to purchase directly from local distributors.
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Canada advances the Canadian Digital Core Library with new funding and the start of core scanning
TORONTO – Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today following her participation in investment meetings and events surrounding the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto:
“There is a different energy around the Northwest Territories right now, and you can feel it in the conversations we are having with investors, businesses and governments.
People are looking North.
Northwest Territories residents can now find career, skills and business supports all in one place, making it easier to find what they need to get ready for the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow.
A new centralized webpage brings together programs, services and supports offered by the Government of the Northwest Territories for:
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The Canada Council renews northern co-delivery partnerships| Canada Council for the Arts
Upgrades to a key funding program, along with a new accreditation for the Hay River fish plant, are renewing momentum in the Northwest Territories’ commercial fishing industry this open water season.
If you fish commercially in the Northwest Territories, the Commercial Fishery Support Program offers fuel rebates, production incentives, equipment funding and training to support you. In addition, the Hay River fish plant is here to give you a consistent, reliable point of sale.
A new survey needs input and feedback from businesses across the Northwest Territories in order to serve you better. The survey will provide the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with the information and feedback needed to improve supports, funding and programming available to the territory’s business community.
Due to extremely dry and hot conditions and the increased risk of wildfire, a fire ban is now in effect for multiple Territorial Parks in the North Slave, South Slave and Dehcho regions. This ban prohibits all open fires. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until July 30, 2026 for parks in the South Slave region, until July 20, 2026 for parks in the North Slave region, and until August 4, 2026 for all parks in the Dehcho region.
Fire bans are now in effect at the following territorial parks:
North Slave
