The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today that it will be extending certain economic relief measures for COVID-19, previously set to expire on June 30, 2020. Extending these measures will result in $5.751 million in support for NWT residents and businesses.
Two funding initiatives to support licensed child care programs have been extended until September 30, 2020:
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of July 7-13, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of July 6, 2020
· Katrina Nokleby has meetings with MLA Semmler in Inuvik on July 6-9
· Katrina Nokleby will be meeting with MLA Jacobson in Tuktoyaktuk on July 8
· Shane Thompson has a constituency tour on July 7 in Wrigley
· Shane Thompson has a constituency tour on July 8 in Fort Liard
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 6, 2020
Issued July 3, 2020.
Private Time
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its plan for reopening school safely this fall, laying out the general measures that parents, guardians, students, staff and communities should expect to see in Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 (JK-12) schools for the 2020-2021 school year.
The fire ban in effect for the Fred Henne and Yellowknife River Territorial Parks is lifted.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment reminds park users to remain cautious and follow all fire safety procedures.
Please use only approved fire pits; and ensure all fires are extinguished before leaving your campsite.
Information about fire bans and territorial park closures can be found under alerts on Industry, Tourism and Investment’s NWT Parks website.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 3, 2020
Issued July 2, 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 take part in a weekly COVID-19 call with community government leaders
The Premier will meet with the Leadership of the Ghotelnene K’odtįneh Dene and the Athabasca Denesuline
All meetings and events subject to change.
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The Department of Health and Social Services is inviting interested members of the public to submit an application to serve as a representative on the NWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery (MWAR) Advisory Group.
To serve in the MWAR Advisory Group, applicants must meet the following requirements:
· Lived / Living experience with mental wellness and addictions recovery:
o Individuals who have lived/living experience with a mental health concern as well as experience with mental health services; and/or
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 2, 2020
Issued June 30, 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 attend a meeting of the Financial Management Board
Internal meetings.
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) R.J. Simpson repealed the 2016 Ministerial Directive on Enrolment of Students in the French First Language Programs today. The Directive will be replaced by new regulations under the NWT Education Act prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
As of July 1st, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will adjust the price of fuel in the Northwest Territories to reflect the current cost of fuel, transportation and taxes.
