New direction issued to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will modernize how electricity is regulated and delivered in the Northwest Territories. The changes are designed to support the growing pressure to transition to a lower-carbon economy, while maintaining an electricity system that is safe, secure, affordable, and reliable.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is beginning the process of transitioning Marine Transportation Services (MTS) to a Crown Corporation, with a target date of April 1, 2027.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting youth aged 18 to 35 to become members of the NWT Climate Change Youth Council (CCYC). This opportunity offers young Northerners the chance to contribute to shaping the territory's climate change response and resiliency efforts.
A new program is being launched to boost investment in organizations seeking to advance FireSmart initiatives across the Northwest Territories.
The Community Wildfire Resilience Contributions program will invest a maximum of $300,000 per applicant annually for projects that will advance the seven FireSmart disciplines.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) proudly joins jurisdictions across Canada in recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, held this year from April 13 to 19, 2025. This annual celebration honours the skilled public safety professionals who are the first point of contact during emergencies and are an important link in protecting lives and property across the territory.
Yellowknife, April 1, 2025 — The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is moving forward with its commitment to transition to a hybrid public Board of Directors for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and NT Hydro, and is inviting applications from members of the public interested in serving on the Board.
Yellowknife, March 31, 2025 — Premier R.J. Simpson is announcing changes to Ministerial portfolios and senior leadership within the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). These changes are intended to better align leadership across government to support the delivery of the Priorities of the 20th Legislative Assembly.
Minister Jay Macdonald will assume the roles of Minister of Justice and Government House Leader, while continuing as Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
Yellowknife, NT (March 28, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) implemented today an increase of $3.5 million in Dedicated Wage Funding and a permanent increase of $664,000 in Flexible Funding to support the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Sector.
Yellowknife, NT (March 26, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will remove the Northwest Territories carbon tax for all consumers except large emitters on April 1, 2025.
Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship. This program provides funding opportunities for youth aged 18-30 to lead community projects and events that support the vision and goals of Northern Voices, Northern Waters: The NWT Water Stewardship Strategy.
