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Proposed Additions to Medical Profession Regulations for Physicians

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)is seeking feedback from medical professionals and the public on two proposed additions to the Medical Profession Regulations. These additions adopt the Canadian Medical Association’s Code of Ethics and Professionalism and put into place new standards of practice for physicians in the Northwest Territories.

Applications open for Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarships

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for Indigenous Language Revitalization Scholarships.

Ten scholarships valued at $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible NWT students enrolled in certificate, diploma, degree programs, or other training that supports Indigenous language revitalization during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Priority will be given to NWT students enrolled in programs offered by accredited post-secondary institutions.

The application deadline is December 1, 2022 at 5 p.m. (MST).

NWT carbon pricing approach changing to align with new federal requirements

Today Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance, announced a change to the territory’s approach to the NWT carbon tax system to align with new federal government requirements. The change includes the introduction of a bill to amend NWT carbon tax rates, as well as proposed changes to how the GNWT offsets the carbon tax’s impact on the cost of living and economic development.

Diane Archie: Update on Inuvik Airport Projects

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Madam Speaker, making strategic infrastructure investments is a priority of 19th Legislative Assembly.

Given our vast Territory, airports are indeed strategic infrastructure to the North. Residents across the Territory depend on air travel for the movement of goods and people, medevacs, search and rescue operations, forest fire response, and much more. Our airports also contribute to the economic and social well-being of NWT residents.

GNWT releases report on potential impacts of COVID-19 on JK-12 education system

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a report that provides insight into the ways the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected student success and the education system in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Since March 2020, there has been significant disruption to educational instruction around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GNWT recognizes 2021-2022 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Award Recipients

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to congratulate the 2021-2022 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification award recipients. The annual awards recognize: Top Graduating Apprentice Award, Top Interprovincial Red Seal Mark Award, Top Mark Recipients and Certified Journeypersons.

Across Canada, October 30 to November 5 is National Skilled Trade and Technology Week. The week raises awareness of the many career opportunities in skilled trade and technology in the Northwest Territories (NWT) and Canada.

Shane Thompson: Safe Sport

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Madam Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories stands with the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments against harassment, abuse, and unethical behaviour in sport. By being a signatory to the 2019 Red Deer Declaration for the Prevention of Harassment, Abuse and Discrimination in Sport, we commit to do our part to ensure a Safe Sport environment for all participants in the Northwest Territories.

GNWT Releases 2021-2022 Reports on Climate Action

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released updated strategies guiding climate action in the Northwest Territories (NWT), including reports on its successes to date.

The strategies include the Climate Change Action Plan, the 2030 Energy Strategy and Action Plan, and the NWT Carbon Tax Initiative.

Broadly, this work seeks to address four priority areas for action:

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