Today the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released the Report of the Procurement Review Panel providing recommendations for GNWT’s procurement policies and practices.

Produced by an independent three-person panel, the report provides 50 procurement recommendations, incorporating input collected over a four-month period from public engagements with stakeholders including industry groups, business communities and residents.

The panel’s recommendations have been grouped into four themes:

1.           Establish a strategic approach to procurement;

The Department of Health and Social Services and Minister Julie Green invite Yellowknife residents to a join them on Wednesday, September 29th at 7:30pm for an online discussion about the proposed temporary day shelter at 4709 Franklin Avenue in Yellowknife.

This town hall meeting is an opportunity for Yellowknife residents to learn more about the project, ask questions, outline any concerns they may have, or simply show their support.

More information about the meeting, as well as the link to join the town hall, can be found here:

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 October 12, 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.

As of November 30th, 2021 the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will require employees who interact with vulnerable members of the public to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The GNWT is committed to protecting the health and well-being of GNWT employees, NWT residents, and communities. As such, the new policy will apply to those who provide service to vulnerable members of the public in the healthcare, education and corrections sectors, and employees travelling to remote communities on duty travel.

The Department of Health and Social Services has developed two public awareness videos on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to bring attention to the importance of diagnosis, and how the public can help support individuals living with FASD.

September is recognized nationally as FASD Awareness Month. FASD is a term used to describe the impacts on the brain and body of an individual who was exposed to alcohol before birth. FASD is a lifelong, brain-based disability. It presents differently in each person, due to the wide variation of alcohol effects on brain development.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of September 26, 2021

Issued September 24, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on September 29, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

September 27

Today the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced that Northwest Territories (NWT) businesses impacted by recent public health measures can now apply to GNWT’s Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Program for assistance with ongoing operational costs.

Today, Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, issued the following statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week:

Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions women and gender diverse communities have made towards the growth and identity of Canada.

The Northwest Territories (NWT) Arts Council has added two new members to the council following its first public call for nominations in May 2021.

The new council members began their two-year terms with the NWT Arts Council effective September 9, 2021. The new members are:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is providing additional support funding for tourism operators and tourism related businesses with assistance from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).

The Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Tourism Restart Investment Program (TRIP) will provide one-time funding for eligible applicants to support: