Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement of new military investments in the North:

"I want to thank Minister Blair and the Government of Canada for their continued commitment to Arctic security. Expanding the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence at the Forward Operating Locations in Iqaluit, Inuvik, and Yellowknife strengthens Canada’s strategic presence in the Arctic and reinforces its commitment to supporting Arctic and Northern communities.

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and the Canadian government’s newly announced countermeasures:

“The Trump administration’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian goods is unjustified, short-sighted, and harmful to businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.

Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Government of Canada’s extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) and its impact on the North:

Minister Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Northwest Territories’ upcoming participation at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention:

Today, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement for Pink Shirt Day:

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and accepted for who they are. Today, as we celebrate Pink Shirt Day, pink shirts can be found in workplaces, schools, homes and even online. By wearing pink, we promote safe environments, free from bullying and harassment, for everyone. It is a call to take a stand, and to speak up for equality and acceptance for everyone, especially our most vulnerable and marginalized residents.

Premier and Minister of Justice R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding the recent RCMP drug seizure in Yellowknife:

Earlier this month, the RCMP carried out the largest drug and cash seizure in the history of the Northwest Territories—removing nearly five kilograms of cocaine, over $360,000 in cash, and a dangerous weapon from our streets. This was more than a bust—it was a major disruption to the criminal networks profiting off addiction and harming our communities.

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. tariffs on Canada:

Minister of Finance and Infrastructure, Caroline Wawzonek, issued the following statement today regarding the GNWT’s response to the challenges facing Norman Wells and the Sahtu region:

Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Status of Women, issued the following statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

Minister Lucy Kuptana offers her condolences on the passing of Gail Cyr, a powerful advocate of Indigenous representation in Canada’s North.

 “I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of Gail Cyr, especially to her son Jesse who shared his dear mother with the people of the Northwest Territories (NWT).