Returning students and persons with specific legal situations requiring travel will continue to have their stays at regional isolation centres fully covered by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) in the New Year.
Changes to the GNWT’s Isolation Payment Policy were unveiled December 1 and take effect beginning January 5, 2021.
In an effort to ensure Santa Claus is able to safely and effectively deliver toys to children in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on December 25, the Government of the Northwest Territories has declared Mr. Claus a seasonal essential worker and granted a four-hour self-isolation exemption.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Nunavut, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced preliminary plans to roll out the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine between January and March 2021.
Once authorized for distribution by Health Canada, the NWT will receive enough of the Moderna vaccine to immunize 75% of NWT residents 18 years of age or older.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of December 5, 2020
Issued December 7, 2020. An updated version of the itinerary will be provided on December 9, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
December 11
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
December 7
December 8
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for December 4, 2020
Issued December 3, 2020.
Note: As of December 4, 2020, the daily itinerary will no longer be distributed. It will be replaced by a weekly itinerary sent out every Friday for the following week. It will also be updated mid-week to reflect any changes to the Premier’s schedule.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The attached is being released on behalf of the Intergovernmental Council of the Northwest Territories
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for December 3, 2020
Issued December 2, 2020.
Note: As of December 4, 2020, the daily itinerary will no longer be distributed. It will be replaced by a weekly itinerary sent out every Friday for the following week. It will also be updated mid-week to reflect any changes to the Premier’s schedule.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for December 2, 2020
Issued December 1, 2020.
Note: As of December 4, 2020, the daily itinerary will no longer be distributed. It will be replaced by a weekly itinerary sent out every Friday for the following week. It will also be updated mid-week to reflect any changes to the Premier’s schedule.
Public Events and Meetings
The Premier will be participating in an Intergovernmental Council media availability.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Northwest Territories’ isolation centre cost-coverage payment policies will shift in the New Year.
Beginning on January 5, 2021, the GNWT will no longer cover costs for isolation centre stays related to discretionary or personal travel.
This means those travelling for leisure purposes will need to pay for their own self-isolation costs if they require stays in an isolation centre.
Residents are encouraged to make their own arrangements for self-isolation in private residences or other paid accommodations.
