The Government of Northwest Territories is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2022 Anti-Poverty Fund. The annual $1.75 million Fund can be used to support poverty reduction initiatives in NWT communities.

NWT Indigenous governments and community governing authorities, as well as non-government organizations who demonstrate partnership or support from an Indigenous or community governing authority, may apply for funding.

 Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.

The latest extension continues through November 23, 2021. 

The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.

ProtectNWT will be using a new system to accept and process Self-Isolation Plans (SIPs) beginning tonight, which will result in a simplified process for travellers in filling out the necessary documentation to travel in the NWT.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 9-15, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 8, 2021

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.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of November 7, 2021

Issued November 5, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on November 10, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

November 8

Effective this week, the NWT is providing coverage for Trikafta, a life changing treatment for 90 per cent of Canadians with cystic fibrosis. Trikafta can be prescribed for residents 12 years and older who have a specific cystic fibrosis mutation. 

Residents with cystic fibrosis being prescribed Trikafta can apply for coverage under the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Extended and Métis Health Benefits programs. First Nations and Inuit residents can apply under the Federal NIHB program. The estimated retail price is approximately $300,000 per patient per year.

The Arctic Red River/Mackenzie River ferry to Tsiigehtchic (MV Louis Cardinal), the Peel River Ferry to Fort McPherson (CF Abraham Francis), the Liard River ferry to Fort Simpson (MV Lafferty) and the Mackenzie River/N’dulee ferry to Wrigley (MV Johnny Berens) are nearing their average seasonal close dates and may close soon, depending on conditions.

Residents are advised to move essential goods and services as soon as possible to avoid costly delays and disappointment.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has updated the online self-serve Proof of Vaccination tool. The update allows people with out-of-territory health care cards to use this self-serve online tool to get their Proof of Vaccine Credential (PVC) for vaccine dose they received in the NWT.

The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Shane Thompson, has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.

The extension continues through November 15, 2021.

This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 2-8, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 1, 2021