Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 20, 2020
Issued August 19, 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.
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Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
Premier Caroline Cochrane announced today that Minister Katrina Nokleby’s appointments as Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment and Minister of Infrastructure have been revoked effective immediately.
Minister R.J. Simpson will assume responsibility as Minister of Infrastructure, while Minister Shane Thompson will assume responsibility as Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment.
Minister Nokleby’s appointment as a Member of the Executive Council remains in effect.
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 runs through September 1, 2020.
The Public Health Emergency remains necessary in order to respond decisively to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. .
Reintroduction is most likely to occur as a result of travel from locales with community transmission.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 19, 2020
Issued August 18, 2020.
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
Internal meetings.
All meetings and events subject to change.
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Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment released the following statement today regarding the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year:
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of August 18-24, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 17, 2020
· Katrina Nokleby will be meeting with the Halmet of Tulita on August 20 in Tulita
Meetings and Appearances
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 18, 2020
Issued August 17, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events are scheduled
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
Premier Cochrane will be presenting at the Executive and Indigenous Affairs long service awards
Internal meetings.
All meetings and events subject to change.
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Cabinet Communications
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the 2nd 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
