The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting interested members of the public to apply to serve as a representative on the NWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery (MWAR) Advisory Group.
To serve in the MWAR Advisory Group, applicants must meet the following criteria:
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has established income thresholds and cost sharing arrangements for the new Extended Health Benefits program, set to take effect on September 1, 2024. Income assessment ensures equitable access to healthcare benefits while striking a balance between offering assistance to those in need and responsibly managing public funds.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 29.
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Conference of Management Authorities.
Services offered through the North Slave Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Service Centre and Employment Standards office will return to the Nova Plaza, located at 5019 52 Street in Yellowknife, on the following dates:
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Mediator Jacquie de Aguayo has determined that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) have reached an impasse in their efforts to reach a new collective agreement.
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 22.
Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Vince McKay issued the following statement today after the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced updates to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Plan:
“The GNWT and emergency management partners have learned from past experiences, including last year’s historic wildfire season, and have updated and improved emergency management practices accordingly ahead of the 2024 high-risk season.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced updates to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Plan, including Evacuation and Hosting Guidelines and an Emergency Communications Protocol, ahead of the 2024 high-risk season.
The updated Plan incorporates recommendations from the 2021 Flood After Action Review, lessons learned from the 2021 and 2022 flood seasons, and opportunities for improvement identified through the 2023 wildfire season.
