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February 27, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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:
Yellowknife –
February 13, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT is modernizing the legal framework for construction liens. In 2023, the Builders’ Lien Act was enacted to replace the Mechanics Lien Act. The new legislation was put in place to address modern construction practices.
Yellowknife –
October 30, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced a new tool to address the ongoing drug toxicity crisis and contaminated illicit drug supply.
Yellowknife –
October 1, 2024
News Releases
Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson, announced today the appointment of the Honourable Judge Jeannie Scott to the position of Chief Judge of the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
August 28, 2024
Media Statement
Premier and Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson, joins the RCMP in the Northwest Territories in welcoming its new Commanding Officer of “G” Division, Chief Superintendent Dyson Smith:
Yellowknife –
June 25, 2024
Public Safety Bulletin
Minister R.J. Simpson announced today the appointment of Erin Wagner as the new Public Trustee of the Northwest Territories, effective June 17, 2024. Ms. Wagner succeeds Ms. Renée Fougère, who held the position since last year.
Yellowknife –
September 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Today the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced that Renée Fougère will be appointed as the Public Trustee of the Northwest Territories, effective August 28, 2023. Ms. Fougère takes over from Mr. Jeremy Walsh who served in the position for one year.
Yellowknife –
August 15, 2023
Media Advisory
Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.
Yellowknife –
July 17, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with assistance from the City of Yellowknife Municipal Enforcement Division, conducted a roadside drug and alcohol survey from July 12 to 15, 2023 in Yellowknife.