The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released updated NWT Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines.

Key Recommendations in the Guidelines include:

A new, online technical library a wealth of knowledge on climate change and action in the Northwest Territories (NWT) is now live.

Have your say on the Development Plan for the Fort Simpson Public Airport.

The purpose of a Development Plan is to guide airport development and promote growth. The Plan provides recommendations, analyses, and policies for future development at the airport, typically for a 20-year period with updates every five year. The Plan also provides information on changing demographics, economics, and other areas of consideration.

Residents are invited to learn about the proposed Development Plan updates by attending the following public meeting:

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) assists family members or close friends in becoming legal guardians of individuals 18-plus years of age who are unable to make decisions about their personal care or health care. If an individual has no family members or friends willing, suitable, or able to act as a guardian, the Public Guardian can take on that role.

To address immediate office space issues, as of March 1, 2024, the OPG is temporarily relocating to the 7th Floor of the Centre Square Tower.

The temporary new address is:

Waste reduction and diversion initiatives continue to make a positive impact in the Northwest Territories, and resident participation is key to this success. Progress on these initiatives is outlined in the Waste Reduction and Recovery Program Annual Report for 2022-2023 released today.

To understand the full scope of the emergency management activities associated with the 2023 wildfire season and improve future emergency response, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will undergo the biggest after-action review in its history. Today the GNWT released a Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking a third-party contractor to carry out this work.

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Vince McKay honoured 2022 and 2023 Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards recipients during a ceremony in Yellowknife on February 29, 2024.  These annual awards provide an opportunity to show appreciation to volunteers and volunteer organizations for their outstanding contributions in communities across the territory.

Recipients of the 2022 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards are:

Have your say on how the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) can best support residents during future evacuations.

The Evacuee Travel Support Program (ETSP) and the Evacuee Income Disruption Support Program (EIDS) provided financial assistance to residents of the Northwest Territories during multiple evacuation events in the spring and summer of 2023. Both programs were created as the need was identified and administered by the Department of Finance throughout the evacuation events.

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Mr. Speaker, there has been a lot of discussion in this House, and across the Northwest Territories, about the 2023 wildfire season.

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Mr. Speaker, March is Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, a nation-wide celebration of French language and culture.

This year, the Government of the Northwest Territories has teamed up with our Francophone partners CDÉTNO, Collège Nordique, and La Fédération
franco-ténoise to deliver a contest and celebrate our vibrant Francophone community, so be sure to visit the Education, Culture and Employment website for more details at the start of March.