Industry, Tourism and Investment

Public Engagement on the Mineral Resources Act Policy Intentions (Part 2 of 3)

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is developing regulations to bring the NWT Mineral Resources Act (MRA) into effect. Staff are gathering public feedback on the detailed policy intentions concerning Benefit Agreements and socio-economic policy.

This is the second of three public engagements about the MRA Regulations policy this Fall.  The full list of engagements include:

Public Engagement on the Mineral Resources Act Policy Intentions

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is developing regulations to bring the Mineral Resources Act (MRA) into effect and is seeking public feedback on the first set of policy intentions. These cover mineral resources administration (rules for exploration, development, and operation of mines), drill cores, and the removal of minerals.

This is the first of three planned engagements on the MRA Regulations over the coming months:

Caitlin Cleveland: Small Business Week 2025

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Mr. Speaker, Happy Small Business Week.  Let us recognize and celebrate the entrepreneurs who drive our economy and enrich our communities.

Small businesses are the backbone of the Northwest Territories. Whether it is recent graduates and newcomers bringing fresh ideas and technologies, Indigenous people keeping cultural traditions strong, or long-time Northerners sharing decades of experience, these businesses reflect the values, cultures and aspirations of the people who live here.

Tłı̨chǫ Government, YKDFN, and GNWT Partner to Support Residents and Resource Sector

The Tłı̨chǫ Government (TG), Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN), and Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are working together to support workers, businesses, and communities affected by recent changes in the diamond mining sector — while laying the foundation for a more diverse resource economy.

Apply for Small and Medium Arts Project Grants

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting funding proposals for the Small and Medium Arts Project Grants for projects starting in September 2025.

The Small Arts Project Grant provides up to $5,000 to emerging to mid-career artists, craftspeople and small groups to cover costs for small-scale arts projects (traditional apparel, paintings, etc.) such as art supplies (beads, thread, furs, etc.) studio fees, illustration and design costs, and artistic development.

GNWT Introduces Rental Fees to Onshore Significant Discovery Licences

Effective immediately, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is implementing rental fees on lands held under onshore Significant Discovery Licences (SDLs).

SDLs are issued under the Petroleum Resources Act (PRA) to companies that have successfully bid for the exclusive right to develop oil and gas resources on specific lands. Unlike other Canadian jurisdictions, the NWT has, until now, not required rental fees for SDLs, nor have companies been obligated to advance resource development to retain their licences.

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