The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) and the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) are pleased to announce the launch of a credited “Hunter Education” course for high school students in the Northwest Territories (NWT). This course will provide new hunters with the fundamental knowledge and basic skills needed for them to become respectful and safe hunters.
The Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) continues to move forward with its unprecedented level of capital delivery to address core housing needs across the Territory. This means more homes will be built and repaired in communities across the Northwest Territories, while also providing employment and economic opportunities in these communities.
Effective January 2022, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will be amending the Trade Entrance Requirements.
Each designated trade in the Northwest Territories (NWT) has specific educational requirements that prospective apprentices must meet before signing an apprenticeship contract. The Trades Entrance Requirements require one of three options: the completion of specific high school courses; a mark of 70% or higher in the Trades Entrance Exam; or completion of all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) tests.
Today the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced the relaunch of its successful bookkeeping initiative to support businesses in accessing financial planning advice.
Eligible businesses can apply for up to $7,500 or 90 per cent of the actual cost for obtaining the financial and technical advice required to allow them to make informed investment decisions, and better position themselves for sustainability and growth.
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) launched a new online portal to provide NWT residents an additional point of access for government programs and services.
This secure portal will help to ensure that people are able to access a wider variety of programs and services online using a single account. The eServices portal is safe, secure, and private. Robust security measures are in place, and personal information is protected.
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green, tabled the 2020-2021 Annual Report of the Director of Child and Family Services today in the Legislative Assembly. The Annual Report provides a summary of data on the delivery of services under the NWT’s Child and Family Services Act, Adoption Act, Custom Adoption Recognition Act, and the federal government’s Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes that review and renewals are key to ensuring long term success in meeting the needs of our residents. Today, Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC), announced the release of A Strategy for Renewal of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation.
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the NWT Council of Leaders.
The NWT will become the second jurisdiction in Canada to integrate a Statement of Environmental Values into government decision-making.
The creation of a Statement of Environmental Values is a requirement under the Environmental Rights Act, which was amended in 2019. The Statement explains how environmental considerations, including the right to a healthy environment, will be integrated into decisions that might have a significant impact on the environment.
The Draft Statement of Environmental Values is built upon seven principles:
The Government of the Northwest Territories is pleased to announce the release of the next Water Strategy Action Plan, the Northwest Territories’ plan to responsibly and collaboratively steward our waters.
The NWT Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan, 2021-2025 sets clear actions under four priority areas:
