Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Vince McKay issued the following statement in response to receiving the final After-Action Review (AAR) of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) emergency response to the 2023 wildfire season—one of the most significant public safety events in the territory’s history.

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet:

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Premier Pillai’s announcement that he will step away from territorial politics:

"I want to extend my sincere thanks to Premier Pillai for his leadership, friendship, and partnership, and to wish him and his family all the best as he prepares to step away from territorial politics.

Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for customers for the 2025 sailing season, with a focus on simplifying and standardizing pricing.

Key changes for 2025 include:

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the results of the 2025 Federal Election:

"I extend my sincere congratulations to Mark Carney on his election as Prime Minister of Canada. Born in Fort Smith, he shares a connection to the Northwest Territories — a territory whose leadership and potential have never been more important to Canada’s future. I look forward to building a strong and productive partnership focused on unlocking the full potential of the North for the benefit of all Canadians.

Premier R.J. Simpson extends his deepest condolences to all those affected by the tragic events at the Lapu Lapu Day Filipino street festival in Vancouver.

“The heartbreaking news from Vancouver has left many of us in the Northwest Territories shaken and grieving. Our thoughts are with the families who have lost loved ones, those who were injured, and all those whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless act.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is beginning the process of transitioning Marine Transportation Services (MTS) to a Crown Corporation, with a target date of April 1, 2027.

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. tariffs on Canada:

The Government of the Northwest Territories has committed $445,000 annually to a new partnership in Hay River that delivers life-changing support to vulnerable residents. Since October 1, 2024, the Hay River & Area Métis Local #51 has successfully taken over operations of the Hay River Homeless Shelter. With funding and training support provided by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), the shelter continues to provide essential emergency services to people in need.