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Review of Government Procurement Launched

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched an independent review of its procurement policies and practices.

Through interviews, written submissions, targeted engagement opportunities and online surveys, Indigenous Governments and Organizations, elected leaders, the business community, stakeholders and residents will all have an opportunity to share their perspectives and ideas in support of the GNWT’s mandated priority to: Ensure government procurement and contracting maximizes benefits to residents and businesses. 

Expansion and Support for Homeownership Programs

The Minister Responsible for Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC), Paulie Chinna, is expanding opportunities for NWT residents to pursue the goal of homeownership.

The Mandate of the 19th Legislative Assembly identified increasing the number of affordable homes and reducing core housing need as a key priority. One of the actions identified under this priority is to transition individuals or families to homeownership through the sale of units or lease-to-own agreements for existing housing units.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 26-February 1, 2021

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 26-February 1, 2021

 

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of January 25, 2021

There is no travel scheduled for this time period.

 

Meetings and Appearances

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

Tune in Tomorrow for CKLB’s Saturday Request Show Sponsored by the GNWT to Kick Off the “Dear Fort Liard” Campaign

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and CKLB Radio are teaming up on a campaign called ‘Dear Fort Liard’.

This campaign is about people across the territory offering support to friends and family in the community of Fort Liard who have been faced with challenges as they work together to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Changes to Housing Repair Program Policies for Seniors

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is committed to providing effective and considerate programming that meets the needs of seniors. Today Paulie Chinna, the Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) is pleased to announce amendments to the housing repair programming policies for seniors. These amendments remove the requirement for home insurance, formal land tenure, and only assess the incomes of seniors who own their homes.

Public Health Emergency Extended Through February 2

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 February 2, 2021. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated considerably across Canada in recent weeks as the country’s caseload surged to its highest point in the pandemic.

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