The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public input on the Yellowknife Airport 20-Year Master Plan. The GNWT is in the process of developing the 20-Year Master Plan that will promote growth and guide current and future airport development.

We invite you to visit GNWT’s Public Engagement website from May 17 to June 12, 2022 to provide feedback. Residents can find information on the 20-Year Master Plan, the two proposed options and complete the online survey.

Fuel prices in 10 NWT communities have been increased following the winter resupply program. These price adjustments are a direct result of increased global fuel prices.

Significant increases included in this price adjustment:

• Heating fuel ranging from 9 to 54 cents per litre.
• Motive diesel ranging from 9 to 54 cents per litre.
• Gasoline ranging from 7 to 37 cents per litre.

Similar increases in fuel prices are in effect for government customers in the 10 winter resupply communities.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds residents that it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle on closed seasonal roads under the NWT Seasonal Highway Regulations. Anyone found operating a motor vehicle on these roads can be issued a fine of approximately $800.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking input from the public about the Mackenzie Valley Highway (MVH) located between Wrigley and Norman Wells. When completed, the MVH will be a two-lane gravel highway from Wrigley to Norman Wells, approximately 321 kilometres in length.

We invite you to visit the GNWT’s Public Engagement website between April 12 and May 27, 2022 to provide feedback. There you can access:

Clients in Yellowknife are now able to book their driver and vehicle services appointments online at: https://www.gov.nt.ca/DriverAppointment.

This new option allows clients to see available time slots and book appointments at their own convenience, as well as manage their appointments using the cancellation and rebooking options.

Clients are reminded to come to their appointments fully prepared and with all required documentation.

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Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories’ winter roads are a very important part of providing much-needed access to and from communities.  They are especially critical when it comes to connecting families, and businesses.

Every year, essential goods, like fuel for electricity generation, heat, and transportation, are delivered to communities and homes by way of the NWT’s winter roads.

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Mr. Speaker, NWT airports are critical to the economic and social well-being of NWT residents. They help to connect communities and families throughout the territory and across the country. Today I am pleased to give you an update on two projects which have been funded by the Government of Canada’s Airport Capital Assistance Program. These projects are very important to the Department of Infrastructure and to residents as they will help to improve safety at NWT airports.

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to update Members and the public on some of the activities occurring at the Yellowknife Airport, or YZF. The airport has had an eventful year that included lucrative cold weather testing partnerships, responding to challenges from COVID-19-related events and work to advance important infrastructure improvements.

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Mr. Speaker, the trucking sector is an important industry in the Northwest Territories. Our communities and residents rely on this sector to deliver essential supplies to northern communities every day. At the same time, the health and safety of NWT residents is a top priority of the Government of the Northwest Territories. We must consider policies that will make our transportation system safer for everyone.

The Government of Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Department of Infrastructure has posted a presentation on the planned capital spending for the year ahead as part of its annual Industry Day.

Every year, the GNWT hosts Industry Day, this is an opportunity for contractors and organizations, interested in doing business with the GNWT, to gather information on planned capital projects and expected budgets for projects taking place during the upcoming fiscal year.