The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking proposals from Northwest Territories residents or companies for its pilot NWT Manufacturing Innovation and Technology Contribution.

Up to $100,000 will be made available to the strongest proposal for an investment in technology designed to reduce costs or improve productivity for an NWT business, while increasing local employment.

Proposals for this contribution can be received from members of the Northwest Territories Manufacturing Association as well as new businesses looking to become a manufacturer.

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of December 1-7, 2020

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of November 30, 2020

·       Diane Archie will be travelling to Hay River with a stop at the Department of Infrastructure’s Highway camp in Edzo on November 30.

·       Diane Archie will be visiting the Marine Transportation Services, the Buffalo River Camp and touring the Hay River Airport in Hay River on December 1.

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the  Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Today, Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services and the Honourable Marc Miller, federal Minister of Indigenous Services, announced an investment of $1 million over five years for measures to help address problematic substance use through the Northern Wellness Agreement.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 30, 2020

Issued November 30, 2020.

Note: As of December 4, 2020, the daily itinerary will no longer be distributed. It will be replaced by a weekly itinerary sent out every Friday for the following week. It will also be updated mid-week to reflect any changes to the Premier’s schedule.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 27, 2020

Issued November 26, 2020.

Note: As of December 4, 2020, the daily itinerary will no longer be distributed. It will be replaced by a weekly itinerary sent out every Friday for the following week. It will also be updated mid-week to reflect any changes to the Premier’s schedule.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events or meetings are scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Salt River First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 26, 2020

Issued November 26, 2020.

Note: As of December 4, 2020, the daily itinerary will no longer be distributed. It will be replaced by a weekly itinerary sent out every Friday for the following week. It will also be updated mid-week to reflect any changes to the Premier’s schedule.

Public Events and Meetings

The Premier will be participating in a bi-weekly COVID-19 update.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

Paulie Chinna, Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) issued the following statement today on the CMHC National Co-investment Fund $60 million allocation for the Northwest Territories (NWT).

“As the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, I would like to provide some clarity around the CMHC National Co-investment Fund $60 million allocation for the Northwest Territories.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for November 25, 2020

Issued November 24, 2020.

Note: As of December 4, 2020, the daily itinerary will no longer be distributed. It will be replaced by a weekly itinerary sent out every Friday for the following week. It will also be updated mid-week to reflect any changes to the Premier’s schedule.

Public Events and Meetings

There are no public events or meetings scheduled.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media