The Government of the Northwest Territories has amended the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Regulations to increase the carbon tax rebate available to prescribed large emitters from 72 per cent to 85 per cent of benchmark fuel volumes.
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Yellowknife –
October 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
September 14, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from residents, businesses and communities on proposed regulations under the new Liquor Act.
Yellowknife –
June 29, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has adopted a new definition of an NWT Indigenous business to help bring clarity to reporting on Indigenous participation in government procurement.
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Yellowknife –
June 11, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is implementing a renewed Vendor Complaint Process to better support government procurement. The updated process includes new ways for vendors to raise concerns before a contract is awarded.
June 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I recently represented the Northwest Territories in Toronto at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial meeting of Ministers Responsible for addressing Red Tape and improving government efficiencies.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2026
News Releases
Today, the Minister of Finance tabled the Indigenous Employment Plan Results Report in the Legislative Assembly.
Yellowknife –
May 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Have your say on the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)’s 2027-2028 budget and fiscal situation.
Yellowknife –
April 23, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), the Union of Northern Workers (UNW), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) have reached agreement on the transition of HRHSSA into the public service.
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard Report summarizing feedback gathered during engagement on Phase II of the P
Yellowknife –
March 10, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced temporary/short-term support to ease electricity cost increases effective February 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028. The new Cost of Living Subsidy will be applied to electricity bills for residents who live in: