The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today released data it has gathered from a March 2020 survey of Tourism operators and a broader survey of NWT businesses in April/May as part of its ongoing work to better understand the effects of COVID-19 on the NWT and how best to respond to them.
Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J. Simpson wrapped up the 2019-2020 school year with a teleconference on July 7, 2020 with Northwest Territories (NWT) Education Leaders and the NWT Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) to reflect on lessons learned from the final months of the 2019-2020 school year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 9, 2020
Issued July 8, 2020.
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The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) announced today that it has reduced the price of all cannabis products by 10%.
NTLCC’s decision to reduce prices supports the objective to eliminate illegal cannabis sales in the Northwest Territories. With close to two years of legal sales, NTLCC has a better understanding of the operating costs associated with the distribution and sale of cannabis and is confident that it can reduce the price of these products while continuing to maintain a safe and secure retail regime.
Territorial education leaders last week expressed solidarity with current social movements confronting racism against Black and Indigenous peoples, and urged Northwest Territories (NWT) students to reject all forms of racism and intolerance.
The 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 recommendation of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for July 7, 2020
Issued July 6, 2020.
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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.
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