Minister Archie issued the following statement today following a Public Health Advisory (PHA) from the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) about a confirmed case of COVID-19 in Inuvik, and possible exposure:
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the passing of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip.
“Prince Philip was a man who made many sacrifices in his life so we could enjoy the freedoms we have today. This was most evident during his time as a decorated naval officer during the Second World War. He spent much of his life working to help others and provide opportunities to those who may not have been as fortunate.
The following statement was issued by Northwest Territories leaders from the Government of the Northwest Territories, Indigenous governments, community governments, and all Chambers of Commerce in the territory on the one-year anniversary of the global COVID-19 pandemic:
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on International Women’s Day:
“Today we commemorate International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the women and girls in our lives who have made immeasurable contributions to making the Northwest Territories, Canada, and the world, a better place for everyone.
Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services issued the following media statement today as the fourth shipment of COVID-19 vaccines is expected to arrive in the Northwest Territories (NWT) later this week:
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Good morning and thank you, Premier Cochrane. I would like to begin with a brief update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the Northwest Territories.
As of February 15, we have delivered 13,578 first doses and fully vaccinated 579 residents against COVID-19.
The NWT is still leading the country in the delivery of first doses. These doses are already giving strong protection to 39% of the adult population.
Mr. Speaker, this Legislative Assembly has identified increasing the number and variety of culturally-respectful, community based mental health and addictions programs, including aftercare, as one of its priorities. The Department of Health and Social Services is improving services to individuals with addictions and I am committed to achieving this mandate commitment.
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, R. J. Simpson, issued the following statement on the release of the first Aurora College Transformation Quarterly Report:
“When the GNWT committed to transforming Aurora College into a polytechnic university we did so with the promise that the process would be transparent.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green issued the following statement today:
“Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has been faced with finding unique ways to deal with the challenges presented to us. Most recently, our government has been tasked with finding creative ways to ensure the deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines are administered safely to Northwest Territories (NWT) residents in some of Canada’s most remote Northern communities.
Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure issued the following reaction on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories to news about Air Canada route changes:
“This morning, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) received notice that Air Canada is suspending all passenger operations to the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) until further notice. This change will take effect January 23, 2021.
