The GNWT is working to provide residents with more laws to protect property, report problem residences that are used for illegal activities, seize assets from traffickers, and deter crime.
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Yellowknife –
October 27, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
October 17, 2025
Media Statement
Jay Macdonald, Minister of Justice, issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement on building safer communities.
Yellowknife –
September 24, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proposing to create a new Trespass Act and gathering public feedback on the development of trespass legislation.
Yellowknife –
September 8, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reviewing the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the “ATIPP Act”).
Yellowknife –
September 3, 2025
News Releases
The Builders’ Lien Act and its supporting regulations are now in force as of September 1, replacing the Mechanics Lien Act.
June 25, 2025
News Releases
Minister Jay Macdonald has announced that Yanik D’Aigle has been appointed as the Public Trustee of the Northwest Territories, effective June 9, 2025. Mr. D’Aigle takes over from Ms. Erin Wagner, who served in the position since last year.
Yellowknife –
June 24, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the need for legislation related to missing persons in Canada.
Yellowknife –
March 12, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 27, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
February 18, 2025
Media Statement
Premier and Minister of Justice R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding the recent RCMP drug seizure in Yellowknife: