Beginning January 1st, 2021, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will resume collecting aircraft landing fees, lease fees, concession fees, and licence fees for all businesses operating at all NWT airports.
The GNWT introduced three rounds of economic stimulus measures to help support airlines and businesses that operate at all NWT airports that are being impacted by COVID-19.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 23, 2020
Issued November 20, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be chairing a COVID-19 Committee of Cabinet meeting.
Internal meetings.
All meetings and events subject to change.
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Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 20, 2020
Issued November 19, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be visiting the NWT Border camp with Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson.
The Premier will be meeting with Trevor Beck, President of the Hay River Metis Government Council.
The Premier will be meeting with Hay River Mayor Kandis Jameson and MLA Rocky Simpson.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources would like to advise the public of higher than normal water levels and flow rates on many lakes, rivers and streams across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Many water bodies in the NWT experienced record high water levels during the summer of 2020 due to significant rain and snow. These high water levels have continued during the fall and will likely remain throughout the winter.
The Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Paulie Chinna has extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife. This extension is being made under s.14 of the Emergency Management Act.
The extension continues through December 4, 2020.
This State of Emergency was initially instated to address the need for additional shelter space as a result of ongoing capacity limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 19, 2020
Issued November 19, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be participating in a Financial Management Board meeting.
The Premier will be meeting with NWT Indigenous leaders to provide a COVID-19 update.
The Premier will be meeting with Dominic LeBlanc, Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs.
Drivers are advised that the speed limit has been increased from 70 km/h to 80 km/h on the Ingraham Trail (Highway 4) from kilometre 0 to 7.5 (junction of Highways 3 and 4 to Yellowknife River).
The limit was increased this week after improvements were made to the highway during the summer and fall of 2020.
Signs reflecting the new speed limit have been installed.
The Government of Northwest Territories is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2021 Anti-Poverty Fund. The annual $1 million Fund can be used to support poverty reduction initiatives in NWT communities.
NWT Indigenous governments and community governing authorities as well as non-government organizations who demonstrate partnership or support from an Indigenous or community governing authority can apply for funding.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 18, 2020
Issued November 17, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
There are no public events or meetings scheduled.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier will be participating in a meeting of the Energy and Climate Change Committee of Cabinet.
The Premier will be participating in a meeting with the British High Commissioner, and the United Kingdom Consul General
Internal Meetings
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of November 17-23, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 16, 2020
· Julie Green will be on a Constituency Tour with MLA Jacobson, and meet with the Halmet of Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation on November 17 in Tuktoyaktuk.
· Paulie Chinna will be meeting with the Mayor, Chiefs and Northwest Territories Housing Corporation on November 18 in Tulita.
