The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has awarded a contract to The Yellowknife Women’s Society to operate its new transitional housing facility. The facility will be located on Highway 3 near the Yellowknife Airport.
Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, released a media statement announcing the approved Infrastructure projects for 2026-2027.
“As Minister of Health and Social Services, I am happy that the Government of the Northwest Territories is moving forward with a series of health infrastructure projects that will improve access to care and support wellness in communities across our territory. In 2026–2027, the GNWT will invest over $37 million in health and social services capital projects, including new construction, upgrades, and equipment replacement.
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program has closed its 2025 intake. The program has received enough applications to fill its nomination cap of 300 allocated by the Government of Canada.
Applicants will be notified by email if their applications will be assessed or withdrawn.
The Northwest Territories Nominee Program will reopen in 2026. An announcement with additional information will be made at a later date.
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Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of the next list of Projects of National Interest:
The GNWT has released the new population estimate for the Bathurst and Bluenose-East barren-ground caribou herds. These estimates are based on calving ground surveys conducted in June 2025, combined with herd composition surveys completed in late October 2025.
2025 Population Survey Results:
Bluenose-East Herd:
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is developing regulations to bring the NWT Mineral Resources Act (MRA) into effect. Staff are gathering public feedback on the detailed policy intentions concerning Benefit Agreements and socio-economic policy.
This is the second of three public engagements about the MRA Regulations policy this Fall. The full list of engagements include:
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Prosper NWT Increases Lending and Investment Limit to Support Larger-Scale Projects in Key Sectors
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