The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is expanding its training investment to help tourism operators maximize their digital presence. 

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is now considering self isolation exemptions for travellers from Nunavut who are arriving or plan to arrive in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

The GNWT is currently seeking public input on two key water stewardship and management initiatives: a new Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan (2021-2025); and Intentions Documents for Transboundary Water Management Agreements with Yukon.

The public is invited to provide feedback through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) website until March 15, 2021.

2021-2025 Action Plan Survey

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Good morning and thank you, Premier Cochrane. I would like to begin with a brief update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the Northwest Territories.

As of February 15, we have delivered 13,578 first doses and fully vaccinated 579 residents against COVID-19.

The NWT is still leading the country in the delivery of first doses. These doses are already giving strong protection to 39% of the adult population.

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Good morning. Thank you all for being here today. With me are Minister Julie Green, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola, and Territorial Medical Director Dr. AnneMarie Pegg.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 16, 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 March 2, 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.

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 15, 2021

• Paulie Chinna and Julie Green will be attending the Seniors Centre Grand Opening on February 16 in Fort Good Hope.
• Paulie Chinna will be meeting with Imperial Oil on February 16 in Norman Wells.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­_­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 15, 2021) – The Department of Health and Social Services is asking individuals and their families living with, or who have lived with addictions, and who have accessed NWT addictions recovery services, for their input on their Addictions Recovery Survey. Information asked for includes what supports and/or services are working, what needs to be strengthened, and any barriers or challenges they have/had in accessing services.

Mr. Speaker, today I wish to provide an update on some of the service improvements, including the financial relief measures the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mr. Speaker, this Legislative Assembly has identified increasing the number and variety of culturally-respectful, community based mental health and addictions programs, including aftercare, as one of its priorities. The Department of Health and Social Services is improving services to individuals with addictions and I am committed to achieving this mandate commitment.