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Yellowknife – December 10, 2024
News Releases

Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler announced today that as of December 16, 2024, the NWT Health and Social Services Leadership Council will be replaced with a Public Administrator.

Yellowknife – December 10, 2024
News Releases

An environmental site assessment has been completed at Tin Can Hill, the proposed location for Aurora College’s new North Slave campus, to:

Yellowknife – December 10, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the release of three important reports that provide valuable insights into road safety, traffic trends, and transportation infrastructure in the Northwest Territories (NWT):
 

Yellowknife – December 9, 2024
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of December 10 - 16

 

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of December 9, 2024. 

 

December 6, 2024
Communiqué

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Minister Joly launches Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy
 

December 6, 2024
Communiqué

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Canada’s Premiers to Meet in Toronto December 15-16, 2025
 

Yellowknife – December 6, 2024
Public Safety Bulletin

As we head into the holiday season, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) reminds residents of the requirements for the purchase and discharge of fireworks within the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Yellowknife – December 6, 2024
Media Statement

Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Status of Women, issued the following statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

December 5, 2024
Media Statement

Minister Lucy Kuptana offers her condolences on the passing of Gail Cyr, a powerful advocate of Indigenous representation in Canada’s North.

Hay River – December 5, 2024
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories has committed $445,000 annually to a new partnership in Hay River that delivers life-changing support to vulnerable residents.

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