With the opening of Northwest Territories’ (NWT) winter roads, truck traffic on NWT highways is higher at this time of year. The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds residents and commercial drivers to drive safely. 

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Thank you, MP McLeod - and thanks for joining us today, everyone.

On first blush, this may seem like an odd time to make an agriculture announcement; especially in the Northwest Territories.

The reality is that by the time the weather warms up and people like you and I start thinking about planting and growing, the folks that make up Canada’s commercial food sector - even here in the NWT - will already be wildly busy.

The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are investing over $400,000 to increase the production of fresh, healthy and locally-grown food in the NWT’s agriculture sector.

The investments, delivered under the Canadian Agriculture Partnership (the Partnership), will support three projects in Hay River.

Recipients of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award and the NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards were honoured virtually today.

Created in 2002 by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, the NWT Literacy Awards honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners, exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of February 23- March 1, 2021

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 22, 2021

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for the week of February 21, 2021

Issued February 19, 2021. If there are any changes, an updated version of the itinerary will be provided on February 24, 2021.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

February 22

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

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