The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released a discussion paper titled Review of Royalty Regulations in the NWT to guide engagements on the royalty regime and Mineral Resources Act Regulations (MRAR).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing that changes to the current travel restrictions and self-isolation Public Health Order are expected to go into effect Feb. 28th, 2022 so that leisure travel can be resumed in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on March 1, 2022.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched a pilot program titled Build Your Skills, which provides formal essential skills assessments to identify foundational skill gaps in potential and current apprentices.
Through this pilot program, potential and current apprentices can access curriculum supports online and tools to build essential skills. Participation in Build Your Skills can help future apprentices prepare for the Trades Entrance Exam and help apprentices be successful in completing their technical training.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is partnering with the Government of Canada to develop its next agriculture funding policy framework.
Through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), the GNWT will host engagements on various platforms until March 31, 2022.
The next five-year national policy for agricultural funding in the Northwest Territories (NWT) is currently under development with agriculture partners and stakeholders and will contribute to realizing the vision and goals of the NWT Agriculture Strategy.
February is Indigenous Languages Month in the Northwest Territories (NWT). This year’s theme is “Let’s Go Fishing,” recognizing the important role of our sacred land and resources in cultural traditions, identity and community.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing changes to the Trades and Occupation Wage Subsidy Program (TOWSP). The changes will help employers hire and retain third and fourth year apprentices, and will encourage employers to recruit women into non-traditional trades.
In the summer of 2021, participating employers provided their feedback through a survey, which informed the announced changes. In the survey, 90 per cent of employers supported allocating the budget remaining after October 1 to fund third and fourth year apprentices.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing a new Remote Work Policy, allowing employees the opportunity to work at a location other than their official worksite.
In advance of National Kids and Vaccines Day on January 27th, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has developed engaging new COVID-19 resources for NWT children aged 5-11 and their parents.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced mandatory entry level training for commercial truck drivers obtaining a Class 1 licence.
Following the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy in 2018, there were renewed calls for mandatory entry level training in Canada. Entry level training will now be required for anyone seeking to obtain a Class 1 licence (which allows individuals to operate semi-trailers and tractor trailers) for the first time.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) Manufacturing Innovation and Technology Contribution.
As a dedicated action in the Northwest Territories Manufacturing Strategy (2019-2024), the Contribution is intended to support and encourage innovation in the NWT manufacturing sector by supporting research into existing and emerging technologies.
