Issued June 11, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on June 16, 2021.
No public events or meetings are scheduled.
The following events are closed to the media
June 14
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), the Premiers of Canada Council of the Federation, and the NWT Literacy Council are pleased to be accepting nominations for the annual NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards. These awards provide an opportunity to honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners, exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.
Up to nine literacy awards may be given each year, including eight Ministerial Literacy Awards and the Premiers of Canada Council of the Federation of Literacy Award for the NWT.
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released Emerging Wisely 2021: Step by Step Together, its plan for easing and ending pandemic restrictions.
The plan outlines the public health restrictions that will be eased starting today. This plan sets specific targets based on vaccination levels in the NWT and across Canada as well as COVID-19 case counts. As these targets are reached, restrictions will be eased or discontinued until eventually no public health restrictions remain.
The Department of Lands (the Department) has released a What We Heard Report following the first round of engagement on the development of the Public Land Act (PLA) regulations. The report provides a summary of feedback from the public and stakeholders and early ongoing engagement with Intergovernmental Council Secretariat members, Indigenous and community governments, and stakeholders.
Julie Green, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Persons with Disabilities Inclusion Awards.
The Persons with Disabilities Accessibility and Inclusion Awards Ceremony is hosted annually by the Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities and coincides with National AccessAbility Week.
This year’s recipients are:
Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the following changes to portfolio assignments for Members of the Executive Council today:
Hon. Shane Thompson: Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Responsible for Youth
Hon. Paulie Chinna: Minister Responsible for the Workers Safety and Compensation Commission.
Both Ministers retain the other portfolios already assigned to them.
Appointment orders are being prepared for the Commissioner’s signature and took effect at 5:00pm on Monday, June7, 2021.
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 June 22, 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.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 7, 2021
There is no travel scheduled for this time period.
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
Today, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) Caroline Wawzonek announced two new support programs for licensed tourism operators and licensed accommodation providers across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
The two programs, the Pandemic Relief Extension Program (PREP) for tourism operators, and the Supplement for Tourism Accommodation Relief (STAR) Program for accommodation providers who meet the criteria, were developed to support two of the hardest hit sectors impacted by the pandemic.
Today, Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) announced the opening of new environmentally-friendly 8-Plex in Sissons Court in Yellowknife. The provision of this housing supports the Government of the Northwest Territories’ mandate to ensure the availability of affordable housing as well as to consider climate change impacts when making government decisions.
