Applications for the third delivery of the Mentor-Apprentice Program (MAP) are now being accepted. Potential participants are invited to submit their applications to be a mentor or an apprentice before the deadline of May 1, 2022.
The Northwest Territories (NWT) Liquor Enforcement division, administered through the Government of the Northwest Territories department of Finance, has launched an online SafeServe Certification program to provide responsible service training to liquor licence holders.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola, effective March 16, 2022.
The latest extension continues through March 29, 2022.
The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.
Northwest Territories residents can now donate to the humanitarian effort in Ukraine through the recently-launched Red Cross portal.
Premier Caroline Cochrane delivered a statement in the Legislative Assembly on February 25 on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and committed the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to match donations to the Red Cross from NWT residents up to $50,000.
The Department of Health and Social Services (HSS) has opened the 2022 Patient Experience Questionnaire for public engagement. The questionnaire is available in print and online.
The questionnaire is designed for the Department of Health and Social Services to better understand the quality of care provided. Responses will help HSS improve services and monitor progress over time.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proud to celebrate the Francophone community of the Northwest Territories (NWT) during the 24th Annual Rendez-vous de la Francophonie. From March 1-31, 2022, the GNWT invites you to celebrate les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie! This month is an opportunity for Canada’s 10 million French-speakers and all Canadians to honour and promote French language and culture.
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received the required permits from the City of Yellowknife for the occupancy and use of the day shelter at the former visitor centre site. With the approval of these permits, the local State of Emergency in Yellowknife will no longer be required and will be discontinued, effective March 3, 2022.
This facility will continue to offer day sheltering services to residents and will retain the same capacity.
Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola, effective March 2, 2022.
The latest extension continues through March 15, 2022.
The Public Health Emergency is required to continue to decisively respond to shifts in the NWT’s own public health situation, and maintain preventative measures.
The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) has made the decision to remove products of Russian origin from its shelves in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
NTLCC is working with all NWT liquor stores to ensure that all Russian-made products are removed. Russian-made products will also no longer be available for purchase by NWT liquor licence and liquor permit holders.
The Government of Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Department of Infrastructure has posted a presentation on the planned capital spending for the year ahead as part of its annual Industry Day.
Every year, the GNWT hosts Industry Day, this is an opportunity for contractors and organizations, interested in doing business with the GNWT, to gather information on planned capital projects and expected budgets for projects taking place during the upcoming fiscal year.
