The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced a $48 million dollar subsidy of $12 million per year over four years to the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) to mitigate power rate increases for residents of the NWT.

This subsidy, in direct response to escalating power costs across the NWT, will offset impacts of rate increases proposed in NTPC’s General Rate Application (GRA), lowering the proposed rate increase from 24.8 percent to 15 percent.    

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the first NWT Climate Change Risks and Opportunities Assessment, called "Informing Our Resilience to a Changing Climate in the NWT". The Assessment explains the biggest climate change challenges that people and communities in the NWT will face over the next 10 years.  It also highlights where working together and sharing resources can help everyone adapt and prepare for the environmental changes.

Premier R.J. Simpson is announcing changes to the senior management team of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).

Eleanor Young, President of Housing NWT, will be retiring after a distinguished career in public service. Ms. Young has been a driving force in housing policy and program delivery across the territory, with a strong focus on building community capacity. Throughout her career, she prioritized establishing positive relationships with Indigenous and community governments to better support residents across the Northwest Territories.

Two forestry students from the Northwest Territories are the first recipients of the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship, which offers financial support to northern students pursuing an education in forestry or wildfire management.   
 

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance and Mackenzie McDonald of the NWT each received $5000 scholarships to support their post-secondary studies in forestry related fields.  

Recipient biographies

Alfred (AJ) Lawrance

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is marking the fifth anniversary of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) 9-1-1 service, an essential lifeline for residents and visitors needing emergency assistance. Since its launch on November 4, 2019, NWT 9-1-1 has strengthened public safety across the territory by providing a single, universally-recognized number to reach emergency responders anywhere in the territory. This has reduced the need to dial community-specific emergency numbers.

Amendments to the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Early Learning and Child Care Regulations came into effect November 14, 2024. The updated regulations introduce a wage grid and certification process for licensed centre-based staff.

In response to the growing challenge of homelessness and limited shelter capacity in Yellowknife, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced an On-the-Land Camp initiative. This new initiative will offer safe, stable accommodations and essential support services for people experiencing homelessness, providing much-needed support as we enter winter.

To help alleviate financial pressures on residents and local businesses resulting from the ongoing fuel airlift resupply in Norman Wells, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will provide financial support to offset increased transportation costs for gasoline, motive diesel, and diesel home heating fuel.

Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler has released the 2021-2024 Human Resources Results Report and the 2024-2025 Bridging Plan. The Results Report showcases progress under the 2021-2024 Human Resources Plan and the Bridging Plan continues this progress and supports the development of the 2025-2028 People Strategy, planned for release in June 2025.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Northwest Territories (NWT) Film Commission are proud to announce a significant expansion and enhancement of the NWT Film Rebate Program to support the continued growth of the territory’s film and media sector. Now in its ninth year, the program will receive an annual budget increase, growing from $100,000 in 2015 to $500,000 for 2024-2025, with a further increase to $1 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and beyond.