In response to ongoing public discussion and growing interest in the modernization of the Public Service Act (PSA), we wish to jointly affirm our shared commitment to continuing our conversations on the remaining provisions of the PSA, in particular Section 41, which pertains to the structure of
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Yellowknife –
May 23, 2025
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
May 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.
The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise, and debt grows. The GNWT is focusing on careful spending and building a stronger, more stable future for everyone.
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2025
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Public Service, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement today regarding public service modernization and efforts to strengthen the health and social services system.
Yellowknife –
May 1, 2025
Public Service Announcement
NWT residents can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online using Northwest Territories eServices.
Yellowknife –
April 22, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is implementing targeted relief measures to support the diamond mining sector—the NWT’s largest industry and biggest contributor to the economy—in response to growing financial pressures and industry-wide uncertainty.
Yellowknife –
March 26, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife, NT (March 26, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will remove the Northwest Territories carbon tax for all consumers except large emitters on April 1, 2025.
Yellowknife –
March 13, 2025
News Releases
Members of the 20th Legislative Assembly have approved the Main Estimates for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved an Indigenous Employment Policy to ensure that Indigenous applicants have equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement within the public service.
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Yellowknife –
March 3, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received approval from the Government of Canada to increase its federally imposed borrowing limit from $1.8 billion to $3.1 billion.
Yellowknife –
February 28, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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