The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the physical distancing and isolation measures used to combat the spread of COVID-19 have created new and very real economic stress on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, families, businesses, Indigenous governments and communities
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Yellowknife –
May 11, 2020
News Releases
Yellowknife –
May 7, 2020
Media Statement
Minister Katrina Nokleby issued the following media statement today in support of the Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce and its advocacy on behalf of NWT businesses.
Yellowknife –
May 7, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
May 6, 2020
News Releases
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is contributing $86,000 to Northwest Territories (NWT) Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) to allow them to defer loan payments for their clients in the same way that the Business Development and Investment Corporation has do
Yellowknife –
April 28, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories advises that demolition of the former Northern Frontier Visitors Centre is underway in Yellowknife.
The facility closed to the public in 2017 due to deterioration. Work is ongoing to determine future use of this important property.
Yellowknife –
April 27, 2020
News Releases
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is now accepting funding applications from Northwest Territories (NWT) businesses and artists interested in manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as other non-medical products.
Yellowknife –
April 27, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories has opened a second intake of applications for low interest loans to support NWT businesses through the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing first-come-first-served basis.
Yellowknife –
April 25, 2020
Media Statement
Minister Nokleby issued the following media statement today in support of small businesses in the NWT:
Yellowknife –
April 24, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Northwest Territories (NWT) Businesses are asked to complete the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment’s (ITI) COVID-19 Business Survey.
Yellowknife –
April 15, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the importance of essential fuel deliveries for residents and businesses in northern communities. It has been a priority for the GNWT that this work continues uninterrupted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.