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.
Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on Pride Month:
“Pride celebrations across Canada began last week, and I am proud to stand in solidarity with all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, across the country and in the Northwest Territories.
“The month of June is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all their contributions to what makes the Northwest Territories vibrant and diverse.
Premier Caroline Cochrane, Health and Social Services Minister, Julie Green and Education, Culture and Employment Minister, R.J. Simpson issued the following statement on the recent COVID-19 outbreak at N.J. Macpherson and the Government of the Northwest Territories’ response:
Premier Caroline Cochrane and Municipal and Community Affairs Minister, Paulie Chinna issued the below statement on the flooding situation in Aklavik and the Government of the Northwest Territories response:
“The community of Aklavik declared a State of Local Emergency in the early hours of May 30th and began an official evacuation of 141 residents earlier this morning in addition to 25 residents evacuated earlier as a result of flood waters breaching the banks of the Mackenzie River.
Premier Caroline Cochrane and Paulie Chinna, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation issued the following statement on behalf of Cabinet concerning flooding in Jean Marie River, Fort Simpson, Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation.
YELLOWKNIFE (May 2, 2021) – Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services and R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment issued the following joint statement today on the most recent updates concerning COVID-19 in Yellowknife:
