Two sets of regulations came into force on July 1, 2024 that support improvements to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Income Assistance program.

They include:

Due to fire danger in the region, a fire ban has been put into effect for Queen Elizabeth Territorial Park, prohibiting open fires. The ban, which is in addition to any regional fire bans in place by NWT Fire, is effective from June 27, 2024 until July 8, 2024.

Camp stoves, enclosed barbeques, and propane-fueled cooking and heating devices are permitted for use in NWT Parks, but they must be placed within regulation fire pits and should not emit a flame more than 0.5 metres in diameter and 0.5 metres in height.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have reached an agreement in principle.  Both parties will be recommending ratification of the agreement - the UNW to their membership and GNWT to the Financial Management Board.

Minister R.J. Simpson announced today the appointment of Erin Wagner as the new Public Trustee of the Northwest Territories, effective June 17, 2024. Ms. Wagner succeeds Ms. Renée Fougère, who held the position since last year.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2024 “Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness Starts at Home” Photo Contest.

Now more than ever, it is important for all of us to be as prepared as possible for emergencies and disasters. All Northwest Territories residents are encouraged to take the following steps to be ready for a potential emergency:

Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 25-July 1, 2024

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 24. 

The FireSmart Canada Advanced Home Assessment Program is now available to help Northwest Territories residents become more wildfire resilient.

The program connects motivated northerners with experts to assess what changes could be made to their homes, cabins and properties, today and in the future, to be ready before wildfires happen. The service is offered at no cost.

Assessments were offered in Fort Simpson from June 14-18 and are scheduled in the following communities:

Effective at 5:00 p.m. on June 20, 2024, fire restrictions in the Dehcho region are being implemented prohibiting any open flames on all public and private lands.   

These restrictions are effective through July 3, 2024, and may be extended if necessary.

They apply to following communities and land between them not under federal jurisdiction:

Due to fire danger in the region, a fire ban has been put into effect for Territorial Parks around Yellowknife, prohibiting open fires.

The ban, which is in addition to any regional fire bans in place by NWT Fire, is effective from June 20, 2024 until July 4, 2024 for the following NWT Parks:

Due to fire danger in the region, a fire ban has been put into effect for Hay River Territorial Park, prohibiting open fires. The ban, which is in addition to any regional fire bans in place by NWT Fire, is effective from June 19, 2024 until July 3, 2024.