Municipal and Community Affairs

Appointment of Municipal Administrator in Fort Resolution

Today, the order declaring that the Hamlet of Fort Resolution is under Administration takes effect. This order will remain in effect until it is repealed at a date to be determined.

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) has determined that it has become necessary to place the Hamlet of Fort Resolution under Administration due to the financial and operational challenges it has been facing.

Out-of-Territory Support for NWT Wildfire Response

Premier Caroline Cochrane and Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and Environment and Climate Change Shane Thompson issued the following statement today regarding out-of-territory support for the 2023 NWT wildfire season:

“It has been truly humbling to see our neighbours from across the country step up to assist NWT residents who have been impacted by wildfires over the past month. 

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