The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland announced today that Joe Handley will be departing his role as Chairperson of the Aurora College Board of Governors. The process to fill the vacant board seat and appoint a new Chairperson will begin shortly.

Since his appointment in 2023, Mr. Handley has played a key role in strengthening Aurora College’s governance and supporting its transformation into a polytechnic university. The GNWT thanks him for his service, leadership, and dedication to post-secondary education in the Northwest Territories.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is launching a new awareness campaign for National Impaired Driving Prevention Week (March 17-23) and Distracted Driving Month (April) to remind northerners of the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.

The Risks of Impaired and Distracted Driving

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Over $22 million invested in housing for the Northwest Territories

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, as his first domestic trip as Prime Minister:

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 18-24, 2025

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 17, 2025. 
 

Members of the 20th Legislative Assembly have approved the Main Estimates for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Mr. Speaker, it is my honour to announce the establishment of the Bobbi Hamilton Memorial Award for Outstanding Community Achievement. The Department of Justice is establishing this award to recognize individuals who demonstrate the principles that Bobbi embraced in her daily life. 

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Monsieur le President, today I rise to celebrate the vibrant Francophone community of the Northwest Territories during the 27th Annual Rendez-vous de la Francophonie. This month-long celebration throughout March highlights the rich linguistic and cultural contributions of Francophones across Canada, including right here in the North.

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Mr. Speaker, Substance use, and addiction continue to have a big impact on people across the Northwest Territories. Addiction is closely tied to our shared history of colonization, the legacy of residential schools, and the trauma and mental health challenges that have followed. The Government of the Northwest Territories understands these deep-rooted connections and is committed to supporting Northerners on their path to recovery.

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Mr. Speaker, today I want to describe how key infrastructure projects are helping support our government’s commitment to building strong relationships with Indigenous governments.