The North continues to experience climate warming at a faster rate than the rest of Canada, adversely impacting our Northern ecosystems, infrastructure, and supply chains. At the same time, the Northwest Territories (NWT) is facing the combined effects of energy price volatility and a longstandi
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Yellowknife –
January 7, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife –
January 6, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 7-13, 2025
Ministerial Travel
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Yellowknife –
December 19, 2024
Media Statement
Minister of Finance and Infrastructure, Caroline Wawzonek, issued the following statement today regarding the GNWT’s response to the challenges facing Norman Wells and the Sahtu region:
Yellowknife –
December 19, 2024
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of January 2-6
Ministerial Travel
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December 16, 2024
Communiqué
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Premiers discuss important issues for Canadians
Yellowknife –
December 16, 2024
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing the Indigenous Employment Policy (IEP) and will rescind the Affirmative Action Policy on March 31, 2025.
Yellowknife –
December 13, 2024
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of December 17-23
Ministerial Travel
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December 13, 2024
Communiqué
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Ontario hosts fall meeting of Canada's Premiers
December 12, 2024
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Yellowknife –
December 11, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking public feedback on proposed updates to the Student Records Regulations. Proposed updates are intended to increase communication between the Minister and education bodies by establishing mechanisms for the exchange of information.