Minister of Environment and Natural Resources Shane Thompson and Great Slave MLA Katrina Nokleby issued the following joint statement on COP26 and climate action in the NWT:

“Our territory took a strong message to COP26 this year - that the NWT has been and will continue to face some of the most significant impacts of climate change.

“While the NWT continues to do our part to reach emission targets, the northern context is unique and requires special consideration surrounding the expectations and support by the federal government.

Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on Remembrance Day:

“Today is a time to honour the Canadian men and women in uniform who have served and continue to serve to protect the rights and freedoms that we as Canadians enjoy today. They have helped build and maintain peace and have defended democracy so people around the world can continue to live free of oppression. We thank you for your service.

Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, issued the following statement in recognition of Small Business Week:

“I share the hope of many that with high vaccine uptake we have begun to turn a corner on a critical period for the Northwest Territories (NWT) during the global pandemic. Having had to face a new round of restrictions in order to address COVID-19 outbreaks in communities, small businesses across the territory have shown resiliency and strength in the face of adversity.

Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the first observance of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation:

“Today is an opportunity to reflect and learn about the legacy of the Residential School system and its impact on Indigenous people, families and communities across the Northwest Territories and Canada. It’s also a time to remember those young children who were stolen from their homes, only to never return.

Today, Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, issued the following statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week:

Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions women and gender diverse communities have made towards the growth and identity of Canada.

Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the results of the 2021 Federal Election:

“I want to congratulate Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on the election night outcome. I look forward to continuing to build on our strong relationship with the Federal government as we work towards shared priorities that will benefit Northerners now and for generations to come.

Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Shane Thompson issued the following statement providing an update on progress towards flood recovery in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River:

“After thorough engagement with flood-affected residents in Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River, replacement homes will be delivered in early-2022.

“Our team has been on-the-ground working with flood-affected residents for months now. What they found was that to deliver on customizations that meet the long-term needs of residents, more time is needed.

The following statement was issued by Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, and Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services, on the first COVID-19 death in the Northwest Territories:

Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green issued the following statement on the National Dialogue on Anti-Indigenous Racism in Healthcare:

Premier Cochrane issued the following statement on the re-appointment of Northwest Territories Commissioner Margaret Thom:

“I want to congratulate Commissioner Margaret Thom on her re-appointment as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week.

“In the last 116 years, Commissioner Thom is only the third woman in the history of the Northwest Territories to hold the position. As a strong Dene woman from the Deh Cho region, Commissioner Thom has impacted the lives of many Northerners, especially in her home region.