Today the Minister responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC), announced that the Transitional Rent Supplement Program (TRSP) has been extended to November 30, 2020.

The NWTHC and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) continue to work collaboratively to implement the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) and are currently finalizing the design elements.  The CHB will be a cost-shared program that will work to provide residents the support they require to access affordable rental housing.

Today, Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, formally announced the creation of the COVID-19 Coordinating Secretariat. The Secretariat will be responsible for managing the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The GNWT’s COVID-19 response to date has been multifaceted and has involved many government departments, non-government agencies and organizations from across the territory.

Today the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released a discussion paper seeking input on four proposed areas of teaching and research specialization for the polytechnic university that will guide transformational decision-making leading up to its launch.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for September 2, 2020

Issued September 1, 2020.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will chair a meeting of Cabinet

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca 

Minister of Health and Social Services Diane Thom 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 September 15, 2020. 

The Public Health Emergency remains necessary in order to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for September 1, 2020

Issued August 31, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

The Premier will attend the swearing in of Ms. Julie Green as a Member of the Executive Council

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

Internal meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

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

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 31, 2020

·       Paulie Chinna will be meeting with the Fort Resolution Hamlet Council  on September 3 in Fort Resolution

·       Paulie Chinna will be meeting with the Chief of Fort Good Hope on September 3 in Fort Good Hope

Meetings and Appearances

Today the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), R.J. Simpson announced approved new regulations for admission to French First Language schools in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

The new regulations have been developed in consultation with education bodies, including the Commission scolaire francophone des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (CSFTNO), and come into effect immediately for the 2020-21 school year.

The new regulations include:

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 31, 2020

Issued August 28, 2020.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will attend the Caucus retreat in Fort Smith

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca

Closing dates for campgrounds in almost all territorial parks across the Northwest Territories have been extended to September 30.

The list of campgrounds and revised closing dates can be found online at NWTParks.ca Reservations for campsites can be made using the GNWT’s online reservation system.