Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement today concerning the report of the NWT Integrity Commissioner:

“I welcome today’s report by NWT Integrity Commissioner David Jones dismissing MLA Jackie Jacobson’s recent complaint against myself and Minister Diane Thom. Mr. Jones has found insufficient grounds to warrant an inquiry and has concluded that the complaint is vexatious and was not made in good faith,

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 20, 2020

Issued July 17, 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

Government of the Northwest Territories

The Minister of Finance announced today that as a part of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) commitment to developing a more inclusive approach to financial policy setting, she will be hosting several online engagement sessions about the development of Budget 2021 between July 20 and August 4^th, 2020. 

In a continuing effort to improve and clarify the territory’s public health orders, the Chief Public Health Officer has issued previously-announced amendments to the territory’s travel restriction and self-isolation protocols.

These amendments apply to resident supply-chain workers and resident flight crews and airline employees to codify the precautions they must take during the course of their work to mitigate public health risks.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 17, 2020

Issued July 16, 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 number one priority for Child and Family Services continues to be the safety and wellbeing of children and youth. Steady progress in transforming the Child and Family Services System to better meet the needs of children and youth was made since the December update. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused delays in the ongoing completion of some quality reviews.  Measuring compliance on key requirements for all quality reviews is expected to be completed by October 2020.

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) is pleased to announce that the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) will be re-opening to the public starting July 16. Members of the public will be able to visit PWNHC weekly from Wednesday to Sunday, 1p.m. to 5p.m.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 15, 2020

Issued July 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 Northern Premiers

The Premier will attend a meeting of the Economic Diversification and Growth and Environment Committee of Cabinet

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 14, 2020

Issued July 13, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

No public events are scheduled

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

presssecretary@gov.nt.ca

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 14-20, 2020

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 13, 2020

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.