As winter approaches, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds all drivers to take extra precautions to ensure their safety on the roads. Winter driving requires special attention to vehicle preparation, awareness of road conditions, and readiness for emergencies.
Prepare Your Vehicle
Before winter fully sets in, make sure your vehicle is winter-ready:
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) invites residents to participate in a public review of proposed changes to the 2020 National Model Codes. Led by the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC), this review offers a valuable opportunity for residents to provide input on building standards that directly impact safety and quality of life.
Media are invited to join Dr. André Corriveau, Acting NWT Chief Public Health Officer, as he receives his annual flu and COVID shots.
When: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Centre Square Mall Vaccination Clinic
The annual Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and top marks of apprentices and journeypersons across the NWT. This year, we recognize the top marks of 20 apprentices and 33 journeypersons, across 17 trades.
Each year, the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupation Certification awards are given for outstanding achievement during an apprenticeship or interprovincial Red Seal accomplishment. The recipients of this year's awards are:
As of November 1, 2024, Student Financial Assistance loan limits have increased from a maximum of $60,000 to a maximum of $90,000. This increase is intended to provide greater support and assistance for students accessing loans to complete their post-secondary studies.
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Mr. Speaker, the Workers’ Protection Fund provides no-fault insurance coverage for employers and benefits and care for workers in the event of a workplace injury.
All employers share the cost of this compensation system by making payments based on their assessable payroll, which is the amount of earnings they report for each worker, and the group rate for their industry.
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Mr. Speaker, residents have noticed a significant increase in illegal activities across the territory and within public housing.
In particular, there has been an increase in drug use and sales. I am concerned that this behaviour is a risk to public safety, especially to Elders and children in our communities. Local Housing Organizations are actively looking for ways to address and report drug use and sales in public housing by working with the RCMP, the Rental Office, and residents.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to inform telephone service subscribers that, effective January 1, 2025, the 9-1-1 cost recovery fee will increase by $1.30 monthly, bringing the total monthly fee to $3.00.
The fee is currently set at $1.70. This adjustment will apply to all ratepayers with NWT phone numbers and will mark the first fee change since the service launched on November 19, 2019.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to congratulate Jane Arychuk, who has been appointed by the Arctic Winter Games International Committee (AWGIC) as the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) non-government authority on the committee.
