R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment released the following statement today regarding the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year:
Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement today concerning the report of the NWT Integrity Commissioner:
“I welcome today’s report by NWT Integrity Commissioner David Jones dismissing MLA Jackie Jacobson’s recent complaint against myself and Minister Diane Thom. Mr. Jones has found insufficient grounds to warrant an inquiry and has concluded that the complaint is vexatious and was not made in good faith,
Katrina Nokleby, Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment released the following statement:
“Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much interest and discussion about what economic recovery will look like across the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the important role the Business Advisory Council (BAC) will play in that.
“As we begin to move towards economic recovery, it will be critical that we access the experience, talent, and resources of the NWT’s private sector and apply this input to government decision making.
Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories, Diane Thom, Minister of Health and Social Services, and Dr. Kami Kandola, Chief Public Health Officer issued the following joint statement today to clarify the existing Public Health Order – COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and Self-Isolation Protocol:
“Travel restrictions are a legitimate and necessary measure implemented by the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, communities and the health care system.
Premier Cochrane and Minister Nokleby issued the following joint statement on working in partnership with Members of the Legislative Assembly on behalf of all residents of the Northwest Territories:
“The 19th Legislative Assembly is still a new government, with many new Members. It takes time for people to learn to work together effectively in new roles, and all Members of the Legislative Assembly were still in the process of figuring that out when COVID-19 hit.
Premier Cochrane and Minister Nokleby issued the following joint statement on working in partnership with Members of the Legislative Assembly on behalf of all residents of the Northwest Territories:
“The 19th Legislative Assembly is still a new government, with many new Members. It takes time for people to learn to work together effectively in new roles, and all Members of the Legislative Assembly were still in the process of figuring that out when COVID-19 hit.
Minister Katrina Nokleby issued the following media statement today in support of the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce and its advocacy on behalf of NWT businesses.
“The Northwest Territories (NWT) Chamber of Commerce’s recent letter to the Federal government was valuable in re-enforcing what has already been said by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and other NWT sectors about the unique needs of the Northwest Territories during these unprecedented times.
Good afternoon.
I want to begin by saying that our thoughts are with the people of Hay River who are facing flood risks alongside a pandemic.
We appreciate the work everyone is doing on the frontlines to keep people safe from the flood, and making sure good public health practices are followed as much as possible as the response unfolds.
Minister Katrina Nokleby issued the following media statement today on doing business with the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT):
“The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to find ways to manage the impact of COVID-19 on the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) economy. We know businesses—big and small—are concerned about how they are being impacted.
Minister Nokleby issued the following media statement today in support of small businesses in the NWT:
“Small businesses are a large and essential part of our Territory’s economy. They are critical to the structure and function of our communities and provide almost all of the products and services that we enjoy and rely on as Northerners.
