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Madam Speaker, the Department of Health and Social Services is reviewing the supplementary health benefits available to NWT residents. These benefits cover prescription drugs for approximately 1,500 residents, benefits that go beyond coverage provided by the NWT Health Care Plan. Unfortunately, these programs are not currently available to everyone, so we are now updating the policies that underpin this program.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is piloting Northwest Territories (NWT) Competency-Based Educator Standards for certified teachers this fall. These Standards identify professional expectations and guide professional development for all certified Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (JK-12) teachers in the territory.
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.
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).
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.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 31, 2022.
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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.
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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.
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.
