Northwest Territories Premier, Caroline Cochrane, issued the following statement on the current cases of COVID-19 and the evolving situation in Yellowknife:

“The last few days have been a stark reminder of how quickly our pandemic situation in the Northwest Territories (NWT) could easily change if we let our guard down. Since the beginning, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) have been committed to protecting the health and well-being of residents.

Issued April 23, 2021.

If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on April 28, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.              

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

April 26

• The Premier will be participating in a COVID-19 briefing with Indigenous leadership.
• Internal meetings

April 27

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is allowing for remote tourism activities to resume in the Northwest Territories (NWT) for the 2021 summer season under certain conditions.

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is introducing new measures that reduce self-isolation requirements for travellers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, it is releasing the first set of regional and territorial COVID-19 vaccine coverage data on the NWT COVID-19 dashboard.

Reduction of self-isolation requirements

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of April 18, 2021

Issued April 16, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on April 21, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

April 19

Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the passing of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh:

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip.

“Prince Philip was a man who made many sacrifices in his life so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. This was most evident during his time as a decorated naval officer during the Second World War. He spent much of his life working to help others and provide opportunities to those who may not have been as fortunate.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 6-12, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 5, 2021

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of April 3, 2021.

Issued April 1, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on April 6, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

April 5

• Regular Business

April 6

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 30-April 5, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 29, 2021

There is no travel scheduled for this time period.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­_­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of March 28, 2021.

Issued March 26, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on March 31, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

March 29