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.
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Yellowknife –
April 22, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife –
April 3, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife (April 3, 2025) – Effective April 1, 2025, the Northwest Territories (NWT) Arts Council and arts funding programs that are currently administered by the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), will transition to the Department of Industry, Tourism and I
March 13, 2025
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March 5, 2025
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March 4, 2025
Media Statement
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Government of Canada’s extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) and its impact on the North:
February 28, 2025
Media Statement
Minister Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Northwest Territories’ upcoming participation at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention:
Yellowknife –
February 26, 2025
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Yellowknife –
February 3, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting individuals, businesses, and organizations involved in the tourism and hospitality industries to provide input on the new Tourism 2030 Strategy.
Yellowknife –
January 30, 2025
News Releases
Last week, a delegation of Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) leaders and officials attended the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver to promote the territory’s mineral resources sector.
Yellowknife –
November 8, 2024
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Northwest Territories (NWT) Film Commission are proud to announce a significant expansion and enhancement of the NWT Film Rebate Program to support the continued growth of the territory’s film and media sector.