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Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 4-10, 2023

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 4-10, 2023

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 3, 2023.

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.

There are no meetings or appearances scheduled for this time period.

 

GNWT Introducing Emerging Entrepreneurs Business Mentorship Program

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced the Emerging Entrepreneurs Business Mentorship Program to provide entrepreneurs in the Northwest Territories (NWT) with the opportunity and financial support to gain valuable skills in business, leadership, and networking from an experienced business mentor.

The program will enable mentees to learn how to:

NWT’s Department of Environment and Climate Change launches with seamless service delivery for residents and organizations

The Departments of Lands and Environment and Natural Resources have merged into the Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC).

The new department will bring all functions related to environment and climate change, including land, air, water, wildlife, and forest management under one roof, as well as the combined skills and expertise of staff from both departments. 

GNWT announces changes to points rating system for public housing clients

As part of Housing NWT’s Renewal Strategy, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has updated and modernized the points rating system used to prioritize public housing clients.

Public housing applicants who have met the eligibility criteria undergo prioritization using a rating system that allocates an applicant a given number of points for certain needs (e.g., not enough bedrooms in their current accommodation; not enough income to pay for their current accommodation, inadequacy of their current accommodation).

Have Your Say on draft Homelessness Strategy

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a draft Homelessness Strategy, titled A Way Home: A Comprehensive Strategy to Address Homelessness in the Northwest Territories, and is seeking feedback from the public.

Addressing ongoing housing issues across the Northwest Territories (NWT) has been and remains a key mandate priority of the GNWT. While the GNWT currently provides safe housing options for those in need of assistance through shelters and multiple programs, homelessness remains a reality experienced by far too many residents.

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