With the Tungsten market returning to form and a forecast of strong future growth, the Government of the Northwest Territories and Government of Canada will work together to find a buyer for the Cantung mine and Mactung deposit.
Newsroom
January 31, 2019
News Releases
January 30, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Good Morning and thank you to those of who you have joined us this morning.
January 29, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Good morning everyone.
Before I begin, I would first like to acknowledge that we all have the privilege of attending AME Roundup on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and tSLAY-wah-tooth First Nations.
January 29, 2019
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Fortune Minerals signed a Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) this morning at event that took place during AME Roundup in Vancouver.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
January 25, 2019
News Releases
For the third-year running, Cabinet members, Indigenous governments, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) officials, and Members of the Legislative Assembly will bring a shared vision of seeking economic opportunities through responsible development at the Association for Mineral Explor
Yellowknife –
January 23, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Good afternoon and thank-you, for being here today.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome Minister LeBlanc and his team to the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
January 23, 2019
News Releases
The Government of Canada is committed to working together with provinces, territories and Indigenous communities to promote a cleaner, more reliable energy supply in rural and remote communities, reduce pollution in Canada's North and create new opportunities for social and economic development.
Ottawa –
January 22, 2019
News Releases
The opioid crisis continues to devastate individuals, families and communities across the country. Without increased access to effective, evidence-based treatment options, people will continue to be at risk for overdose.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
January 17, 2019
Communiqué
The Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), met with territorial education leaders on January 9, 2019 to continue discussion on improving the education system.
Yellowknife –
January 17, 2019
News Releases
In spite of grey skies and rainy days, NWT Parks continued to shine through the 2018 season.
Led by a 122% increase in overnight stays in the Beaufort Delta, NWT Parks welcomed 36,526 visitors last year to campgrounds across the territory — an all-time record for territorial parks.