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Hay River – April 29, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the results of the 2025 Federal Election:

Yellowknife – April 8, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson extends his deepest condolences on the passing of Ted Blondin, a respected Elder from the Tłı̨chǫ Region whose lifelong dedication to his people leaves an enduring legacy across the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – March 17, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, as his first domestic trip as Prime Minister:

Yellowknife – March 6, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement of new military investments in the North:

Yellowknife – March 4, 2025
Media Statement

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and the Canadian government’s newly announced countermeasures:

Yellowknife – March 3, 2025
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proud to recognize outstanding NWT residents who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in a ceremony held at the Legislative Assembly’s Great Hall.

Yellowknife – February 27, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – February 25, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, I recently had the privilege of travelling to Washington, D.C., with all of Canada’s Premiers, an historic first that underscored our united Team Canada approach to strengthening relations with the United States.

Yellowknife – February 20, 2025
News Releases

Premier R.J. Simpson has announced changes to the structure of the Premier’s Office to modernize its organizational design and strengthen the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) engagement with the Government of Canada.

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