Yellowknife, April 1, 2025 — The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is moving forward with its commitment to transition to a hybrid public Board of Directors for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and NT Hydro, and is inviting applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Board.
YELLOWKNIFE (April 1, 2025) – Applications for single intake homeowner repair programs are now open! Housing NWT is accepting applications from April 1, 2025, till October 31, 2025, for the following single intake homeowner repair programs with approved repairs taking place the following year, beginning April 1, 2026:
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 1-7, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 31, 2025.
No travel is scheduled for this time period.
Meetings and Appearances
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions¬¬¬ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
Yellowknife, March 31, 2025 — Premier R.J. Simpson is announcing changes to Ministerial portfolios and senior leadership within the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). These changes are intended to better align leadership across government to support the delivery of the Priorities of the 20th Legislative Assembly.
Minister Jay Macdonald will assume the roles of Minister of Justice and Government House Leader, while continuing as Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Yellowknife, NT (March 28, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) implemented today an increase of $3.5 million in Dedicated Wage Funding and a permanent increase of $664,000 in Flexible Funding to support the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Sector.
Yellowknife, NT (March 26, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will remove the Northwest Territories carbon tax for all consumers except large emitters on April 1, 2025.
Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) - Funding is available to help Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) strengthen their operations and capacity to manage critical programs and services.
The NGO Stabilization Fund provides successful applicants with up to $50,000 per year for:
Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship. This program provides funding opportunities for youth aged 18-30 to lead community projects and events that support the vision and goals of Northern Voices, Northern Waters: The NWT Water Stewardship Strategy.
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 24, 2025.
No travel scheduled for this time period
Meetings and Appearances
Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions for their event. Contact organizers for more information.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), alongside Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations and wildlife co-management partners, are urging harvesters to follow respectful harvesting practices as reports of illegal caribou wastage along the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road continue to rise.
