Minister Jay Macdonald, Minister Caitlin Cleveland, and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the launch of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board’s new Regional Database and Major Project Review Tool.
Minister Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Many Northwest Territories Parks and Campgrounds will open beginning May 15, 2026.
North Slave Region
South Slave Region
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Ekati Diamond Mine operator filing for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act:
“Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, which owns and operates the Ekati Diamond Mine, has filed for creditor protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. We understand this news will create uncertainty for workers, families, and businesses across the Northwest Territories.
Two new and five updated arts programs, offered through the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), are now open for applications. These programs were redesigned by integrating changes and feedback heard from artists and organizations through a variety of engagements. The arts programs are now designed to fit artists and people rather than trying to fit them into the programs.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released Tourism 2030: Sustainable Journeys Ahead, a five-year strategy to grow and strengthen the territory’s tourism economy. Built through extensive engagement with Northerners, the strategy charts a clear path forward for the tourism sector from 2026 to 2030.
As Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine marks its final production this week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing its lasting impact while looking to the future of the territory’s economy and workforce.
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland and Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely issued the following statement today following their participation in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto.
Minister Caitlin Cleveland
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an updated assessment of mineral potential across the eastern Northwest Territories, specific to the area known as the Slave Geological Province. This study provides a modern, data-rich picture of the region’s mineral potential with a focus on critical minerals that are central to Canada’s economic growth, energy transition, and supply chain security.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is updating the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to better support mineral exploration across the territory. Announced at PDAC 2026, the $500,000 lifetime funding cap for corporate projects will be conditionally removed, while maintaining annual funding limits and the program’s competitive, merit-based structure.
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