Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) R.J. Simpson repealed the 2016 Ministerial Directive on Enrolment of Students in the French First Language Programs today.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.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is requiring certain non-residents to pay isolation centre costs.
Since the beginning of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the GNWT has been paying the costs of all stays in the territory’s four isolation centres. The amended policy adjusts that approach for some individuals.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for June 30, 2020
Issued June 29, 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 meet with Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty
Internal meetings.
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
To ensure the continued safe use of Fred Henne Territorial Park, including ensuring physical distancing measures are followed, the Government of the Northwest Territories, led by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment will be monitoring the capacity of the beach and public day use areas throughout the summer.
Additionally, in an attempt to reduce crowding in the day use and beach areas, access to the upper day use parking lot will be restricted and the number of vehicles and boat trailers in the day use area will be limited.
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 30-July 6, 2020
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 29, 2020
· Shane Thompson has a constituency tour on July 6 in Jean Marie River and Sambaa K’e
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 June 29, 2020
Issued June 26, 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
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
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for June 26, 2020
Issued June 25, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
No public events are scheduled
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
The Premier and Cabinet will have a bilateral meeting with the Tłı̨chǫ Government
All meetings and events subject to change.
For Ministerial Media Requests, Contact:
Cabinet Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
The Public Health Order directed at mineral and petroleum resource (MPR) industry remote camp workers is being amended to ensure workers residing in the Northwest Territories (NWT) are afforded the same relaxed measures implemented for Phase Two of the Emerging Wisely Plan.
Premier Cochrane's Itinerary for June 25, 2020
Issued June 24, 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 Cabinet
The Premier will take part in a meeting of the Children and Families Committee of Cabinet
The Premier will participate in a meeting of Canada’s Premiers
The Premier will participate in a First Ministers Meeting
Internal meetings.
