Northwest Territories residents are invited to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Corrections Regulations under the NWT Corrections Act.

The Corrections Act and its Regulations have been in place since 2021 and establish how the NWT Corrections Service operate in the territory. Among other provisions, the Regulations limit the direct supervision of female inmates by male staff members. After four years of implementation, these requirements have created significant staffing and operational pressures within territorial correctional facilities.

A What We Heard Report  has been published and is now available following the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) review of the Residential Tenancies Act. The Act sets out the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, helping to ensure fair and balanced rental relationships. 

The Twin Falls Park Trail is closed due to erosion along the riverbank. This erosion creates a serious risk to the public. If you hope to visit the territorial parks in the area, please plan accordingly.

The Twin Falls Park Trail closure includes the entire 5 km riverside trail connecting:

• Alexandra Falls Day Use Area
• Louise Falls Campground
• Escarpment Creek Camping Area

This trail is closed between these locations, meaning public access is restricted.

Public feedback on two proposed public safety laws, Civil Forfeiture and Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN), is now summarized and available through a What We Heard report.

Between October 27 and November 28, 2025, residents across the NWT shared their views through online and in-person meetings, written submissions, and two surveys. The engagement focused on gathering input on the proposed approaches, understanding community concerns, and identifying the safeguards and features that matter most to NWT residents.

Effective today, fuel prices have been updated in 11 communities serviced by the Department of Infrastructure’s Petroleum Products Program.

Prices have been updated in Colville Lake, Délı̨nę, Gamètì, Jean Marie River, Nahanni Butte, Sambaa K’e, Tsiigehtchic, Tulita, Wekweètì, Whatì, and Wrigley to reflect the cost of fuel delivered through the 2026 winter resupply program. In some instances, changes may only affect certain fuel types.

A new What We Heard report is available, following the Government of the Northwest Territories’ review of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act).

The ATIPP Act gives people the right to access and correct their personal information held by GNWT departments and other public bodies. It also sets out how personal information can be collected, used, and shared. To make sure the Act continues to work well and is easy to understand, it is reviewed regularly.

You are invited to provide feedback on proposed changes to Student Financial Assistance Regulations under the Student Financial Assistance Act.

The changes to regulations are intended to improve clarity and fairness in the Student Financial Assistance program.

The proposed changes include:

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Mackenzie Mountain School in Norman Wells. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. As a result, the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) has issued a Public Health Order for the schools.

Give feedback on Collège Nordique Francophone’s proposal to offer a new Business Administration Techniques diploma in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

If approved, the proposed program would begin in September 2026.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026-2027 Northwest Territories (NWT) Youth Contributions Program. This program provides funding to community governments and registered non-profit territorial, regional, and community-based organizations that provide specific programs or services to youth.

Eligible Youth Contributions projects can include the development of activities of youth-serving organizations, traditional cultural events, youth development activities and trips, and new and innovative projects that improve lifestyle choices for youth.