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Mr. Speaker, a year ago, I delivered the first Sessional Statement of the 20th Legislative Assembly. We had not yet established our collective priorities, or the government mandate that flows from them, but we had begun to establish the relationships essential to the work of consensus government, which continue to shape our efforts today.
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Kam Lake, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment will be absent from the House today and tomorrow to attend the Arctic 360 Conference in Toronto, Ontario.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that I intend to deliver the Budget Address on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
The Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) is now accepting applications from Northwest Territories (NWT) artists, craftspeople, and curators to display their art in the Mezzanine Art Gallery exhibit in 2025. Nominations are also welcome.
The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the first Premier’s Territorial Address.
The Address provided a formal opportunity for the Premier and Ministers to share updates on the GNWT’s progress toward its Mandate, reflect on the previous year, and speak to the government’s vision and priorities for the year ahead. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge key partners who have played a vital role in this important work. Ministers in attendance were available to speak with members of the media on any portfolio questions.
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Good afternoon, and thank you for attending the first Premier’s Territorial Address.
This 20th Legislative Assembly is just over a year old, and in that time, we’ve seen triumphs and tragedies, new opportunities, and familiar challenges. Political shifts at home and abroad are forcing us to reassess long-held assumptions about how the world works. Today, we take stock of the past year, look ahead to the future, and shed light on governance in the Northwest Territories.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is sharing an update on the cyber incident involving PowerSchool that impacted student and school staff data within the territory.
PowerSchool is an information management system that has been used within the NWT since 2012.
NT Energy and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are pleased to announce that Level 2 and 3 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations have opened in Behchokǫ̀ and Fort Smith. Both stations include two 100 kW Level 3 chargers and two 19.2 kW chargers. They have been installed as part of the GNWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy and 2022-2025 Energy Action Plan; they will reduce transportation emissions and continue bringing the NWT closer to establishing a zero-emission vehicle corridor.
Yellowknife (February 3, 2025) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) invites residents to provide feedback on the replacement of the Dehk’è Frank Channel bridge, located at km 243.8 on Highway 3. Replacement of the bridge is required to meet traffic demands and eliminate the restrictions for over-dimensional loads.
Residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on design, proposed timelines and regulatory requirements.
Engagement sessions are taking place in Behchokǫ̀ as follow:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in the tourism and hospitality industries to provide input on the new Tourism 2030 Strategy.
