Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted every aspect of life in our territory.  

The Government of the Northwest Territories has responded to the pandemic in a variety of ways. In addition to the measures taken to protect the health and safety of our residents and communities, our government has acted to mitigate the economic impacts of this crisis on our economy, and to invest in the economic well-being of Northwest Territories industry and businesses.                                                              

Agreement on Protection for the Subsurface of Edéhzhié has been Achieved.

Premier Caroline Cochrane and Dehcho First Nations (DFN) Grand Chief Gladys Norwegian are pleased to announce today that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is indefinitely extending a subsurface land withdrawal for the Edéhzhíe Protected Area. The extended withdrawal will complement this culturally and ecologically important region’s future designation as a National Wildlife Area.

Issued June 11, 2020

Public Events and Meetings

The Premier will participate in the sitting of the Legislative Assembly

The Premier and Minister Thom will participate in a news conference on Phase Two of Emerging Wisely with Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola and Conrad Baetz

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will chair a Cabinet House Strategy meeting

Internal meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

Mr. Speaker, the month of June is designated as Senior Citizens Month in the NWT.  It is a time to recognize and show appreciation for the contribution made by seniors and elders to our communities, our families and society in general.

In the Northwest Territories, seniors continue to be the fastest growing demographic in our population.  In fact, it is projected that seniors and elders will comprise approximately 20 per cent of our territory’s population by 2035. This presents opportunities as well as challenges, Mr. Speaker.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce a new online application system for the NWT Nominee Program effective today.

Mr. Speaker, we will defeat the scourge of COVID-19, and when we do, we will be better prepared to attract and welcome new residents.

Check Against Delivery

Mr. Speaker, every June the Government of the Northwest Territories, together with the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, and the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the NWT and Nunavut, mark mining week in our Territory.

Check Against Delivery

Like other Departments across the GNWT, the Department of Justice saw its operations, administration, programs and service delivery impacted by COVID-19. Some functions or activities were delayed as more urgent tasks took over and staff were redeployed. Yet as we begin to take stock of the last few months, there are both challenges and opportunities that have appeared. I want to speak today on the response and emerging opportunities within Court Services and Corrections.

Minister of Justice Caroline Wawzonek released a third-party program evaluation and social return on investment (SROI) study on the Integrated Case Management Pilot Program in Yellowknife. 

Issued June 10, 2020.

Public Events and Meetings

The Premier will participate in the sitting of the Legislative Assembly

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will meet with the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight, along with Minister Thom and the Chief Public Health Officer

The Premier will chair a Cabinet House Strategy meeting

The Premier will attend a meeting of the Children and Families Committee of Cabinet