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. 

Over 6,290,000 litres of fuel were delivered to eight NWT communities during a successful 2023/2024 winter road season.

Despite a shorter winter road season due to warm temperatures and extra fuel delivery pressures due to a shortened barge season, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) was able to successfully resupply the communities it serves through the Petroleum Products Program. The delivered fuel was comprised of 4,757,000 litres of diesel, 1,246,000 litres of gasoline, and 294,000 litres of jet fuel.

Premier R.J. Simpson today issued the following statement:

“Yesterday, the Government of Canada unveiled the 2024 Federal Budget, and my response is one of commitment – commitment to partnership, collaboration, and the residents of the Northwest Territories (NWT). 

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders in Yellowknife on April 10, 2024.

The event marked the first meeting with Education Leaders since Minister Cleveland assumed the portfolio of Education, Culture and Employment. It was also the first meeting for James Fulford, the new Deputy Minister of ECE.

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 12. 

There is no travel scheduled for this period.

Meetings and Appearances

Please note that event organizers may have attendance restrictions­­­ for their event. Contact organizers for more information.

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Regional Wellness Councils for the Beaufort-Delta, Dehcho, Fort Smith, Hay River, Sahtu and Yellowknife regions.

The role of the Regional Wellness Council is to ensure residents from across the Northwest Territories have an opportunity to provide input into the territorial health and social services system. These councils help to inform policy and programming decisions across the territory.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today an increase in daily rates to foster care and adoption subsidies, effective retroactively from March 1, 2024.

Premier R.J. Simpson announced two appointments to the senior ranks of the territorial public service today.

Public feedback on the 2030 Energy Strategy and the 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework, including the Northwest Territories (NWT) greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, has been released.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting interested members of the public to apply to be a representative on the NWT Mental Health Act Review Board.

The Review Board operates at arm’s length from government to ensure that individuals who are being held involuntarily under the Mental Health Act, and those acting on their behalf, have access to an objective review process. The Review Board is comprised of board members who are appointed by the Minister of Health and Social Services to serve a two-year term, with option for renewal.