The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the 2^nd Edition of the Inventory of Programs and Services for Persons with Disabilities (Inventory).

The Inventory provides a list of programs and services available for persons with disabilities and their caregivers delivered by GNWT Departments, agencies, and partners. The Inventory is a resource intended help persons with disabilities and their caregivers to maximize their use of the supports available in the NWT. 

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 17, 2020

Issued August 14, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events are scheduled

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will chair a meeting of the COVID-19 Committee of Cabinet

Internal meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 14, 2020

Issued August 13, 2020

Private Time

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca

Joyce Taylor has been named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC).

BDIC is an accountable and independent Crown Corporation of the Government of the Northwest Territories providing resources for the economic development of the Northwest Territories.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 13, 2020

Issued August 12, 2020.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will attend a meeting of the Financial Management Board

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), in partnership with the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), has launched a funding program that will help the Northwest Territories tourism industry recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

ITI regional offices will start accepting applications for the Growth and Recovery by Investing in Tourism (GRIT) Fund, a $1.5 million, one-time program cost-shared equally by ITI and CanNor.  ITI will deliver the program on behalf of both governments.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today released a discussion paper seeking input on a proposed governance model for Aurora College and the development of the governance system for the polytechnic university.

As part of the transformation of Aurora College into a polytechnic university, the GNWT committed to establishing a new governance model for the institution. The Aurora College and Polytechnic University Governance discussion paper presents a proposed model as a starting point for discussion with partners and key stakeholders.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 12, 2020

Issued August 11, 2020

Private Time

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca

The attached is being released on behalf of Government of the Northwest Territories and the Mental Health Commission of Canada

Following a revision of the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to enhance support and emphasis on public safety, the Department of Industry Tourism and Investment (ITI) has selected 20 mineral exploration projects to receive program funding for 2020-21. 

The 20 projects will benefit from the $1 million in total program funding. The successful projects were selected from 28 applications, which marks a continuing interest in NWT mineral exploration despite the significant challenges faced this year by the industry.