The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the launch  of its newly redesigned Northwest Territories (NWT) driver’s licences and general identification cards.

Both documents offer improved security features, making them harder to alter or replicate ensuring increased protecting for NWT residents from fraud. They also feature a new Northern look and feel with NWT elements such as a diamond, Arctic Grayling, Mountain Aven, fox, midnight sun and fireweed.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 26, 2020

Issued August 25, 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

Internal meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 25, 2020

Issued August 24, 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

Internal meetings

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of August 25-31, 2020

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 24, 2020

Caroline Cochrane, Shane Thompson, R.J. Simpson and Caroline Wawzonek will be attending a Caucus Retreat on August 28-31 in Fort Smith

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­_­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) has published an Education Bulletin for the 2020-2021 school year that provides additional information on safety procedures, such as COVID-19 screening processes, wearing masks, and physical distancing, including information on how learning approaches may be required to shift, based on the evolving COVID-19 situation in the Northwest Territories.

Diane Thom, Minister of Health and Social Services, announced the 16 schools chosen to receive awards as part of the 2019-20 Drop the Pop campaign.

Forty-five NWT schools participated in the 2019-20 Drop the Pop challenge using funding to promote healthy foods and beverages. The winning schools will be awarded prizes ranging from $500 – $1,800 in recognition of their activities and creative efforts for the annual awareness campaign.

Some of the highlights from this year’s winners are:

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 24, 2020 

Issued August 21, 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 attend a meeting of Caucus

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

Following careful consideration of the recent NWT Supreme Court decision in Commission scolaire francophone, A.B., F.A., T.B., J.J. et E.S. c Ministre de l’Éducation 2020 CSTNO 28, the GNWT has made the decision to appeal.

This is a very important issue that has major implications and affects much more than the parents and children involved or the CSFTNO. 

An issue of such importance deserves the attention of the Court of Appeal.

Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for August 21, 2020

Issued August 20, 2020.

Closed Events and Meetings

The following events are closed to the media

The Premier will meet with representatives of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

The Premier will attend a meeting of the Financial Management Board

All meetings and events subject to change.

For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:

Cabinet Communications

Government of the Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories (NWT) Education Leaders met via videoconference with Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister R.J. Simpson and the NWT Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) on August 18, 2020 to discuss school readiness and response protocols for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.