YELLOWKNIFE (March 3, 2017) – Minister of Finance Robert C. McLeod today outlined further adjustments by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to the proposed 2017-18 operating budget.

Changes proposed in a statement today by the Minister include increased funding for homecare, a program for youth in crisis, additional funding for the Anti-Poverty Fund, Mineral Incentive Program, Community Access Road Program and for freight costs associated with the fishing industry.

YELLOWKNIFE (March 3, 2017) – The Northwest Territories’ (NWT) first-ever Agriculture Strategy was released today setting the stage for actions, investments and the development of legislative tools that will advance the increased production of fresh, healthy, safe and more affordable locally grown food choices, and new economic opportunities for NWT residents. 

YELLOWKNIFE (March 1, 2017) – The Northwest Territories (NWT)  Boreal Caribou Recovery Strategy and the NWT Amphibian Management Plan were released this week.

This action fulfills the Government of Northwest Territories’ responsibilities under the Species at Risk (NWT) Act and follows independent assessments completed by the NWT Species at Risk Committee and consensus agreements from the Conference of Management Authorities (CMA).

HAY RIVER (February 27, 2017) – A Strategy to Revitalize the NWT’s Commercial Fishery was officially unveiled today in Hay River; the town that has been the hub of the territory’s fishing industry over the last 70 years.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 27, 2017) - Minister of Health and Social Services Glen Abernethy issued the following update regarding an external investigation into a critical incident in 2016:

“As committed in September 2016, today I am sharing the recommendations arising from the external investigation into a critical incident that was carried out in 2016. Quality improvement activities such as this review demonstrate our commitment to the residents we serve.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 24, 2017) – The Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board (PUB), Glen Abernethy, today announced that the Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) issued policy direction on electricity rate setting to the Board. The direction reinforces long standing policy for government customers to pay more for electricity to keep rates lower for residential and small business customers.

YELLOWKNIFE (February 1, 2017) – Finance Minister Robert C. McLeod released the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) 2017-18 Budget today, highlighting $55 million in new investments for initiatives related to the priorities of the 18^th Legislative Assembly and to strengthen delivery of existing programs.

YELLOWKNIFE (January 31, 2017) ­­– Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement on the shooting in Quebec City:

YELLOWKNIFE (January 23, 2017) – The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) and the Northwest Territories Superintendents’ Association (NWTSA) today announced their collaboration on strengthening teacher instructional practices (STIP) across the NWT.

YELLOWKNIFE (January 19, 2017) –Continuing with the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) commitment to diversifying the economy, a new funding program is now in place to help increase tourism in small communities.