The Government of the Northwest Territories has launched a Public Engagement Web Portal.

Available through the GNWT’s website (www.gov.nt.ca/engagements), this online resource will be the main location for all public engagement opportunities with the territorial government. The purpose of the portal is to provide NWT residents easier access to information related to public engagement sessions and to allow residents of the NWT an improved opportunity to have their voices heard.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reaching out to interested parties for information on the availability of physical space for a temporary Day shelter within Yellowknife. It is necessary to find additional shelter space to support those experiencing homelessness in Yellowknife before the cold weather returns in the fall.

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 August 17, 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.

Today, R.J. Simpson, Minister of Justice, announced that amendments to the territory’s Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act) are now in effect. These amendments  will strengthen access to information and privacy protections for NWT residents.

A change to vaccination data on the COVID-19 Dashboard presents a new picture of vaccination coverage in several small NWT communities.

Six NWT communities now have more than 75 percent of the population older than
18 fully vaccinated, and 15 communities have at least 75 percent of the population partially vaccinated.

With the summer bringing favourable highway conditions across the Northwest Territories, vehicle traffic is high this time of the year. The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds residents and commercial drivers to follow posted speed limits and drive safely on our highways.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 27-August 2, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 26, 2021

• Shane Thompson will be attending an Open House with local leadership and the public on July 27 in Tulita.
• Shane Thompson will be attending a visit to Mile 222 Camp on the Canol Trail on July 28 in Tulita.
• Shane Thompson will be visiting a culture camp and a youth camp on July 29 in Délı̨nę.

Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services announced this year’s recipients of the Healthy Choices Fund. Eleven eligible organizations received funding to help maximize the impact of health promotion and activities that support individuals, families and communities in making positive lifestyle choices.

Some of this year’s successful proposals include:

Issued July 23, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on July 28, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

July 26

• Regular Business

July 27

• The Premier will be meeting with Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal and Northwest Territories Member of Parliament Michael McLeod.
• Regular Business

July 28

The GNWT’s Department of Health and Social Services is now accepting applications for the new Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Fund.

The Addictions Recovery and Aftercare Fund will provide funding to Indigenous Governments and community organizations to hire community-based counsellors. These counsellors will  support individuals living in recovery from addictions and/or support community-based addictions recovery and aftercare programming.