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Yellowknife – March 7, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an updated Northwest Territories Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA), which provides an examination of the risks that pose the greatest threat to the people, property, environment, and economy of the Northwest Territories (N

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Yellowknife – February 20, 2024
News Releases

The North is experiencing climate warming faster than anywhere in Canada, and residents, businesses and governments across the Northwest Territories (NWT) are answering this call to action.

Yellowknife – February 15, 2024
News Releases

Work is underway to complete independent reviews of the 2023 wildfire season to gain a full understanding of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wildfire and emergency response.

Yellowknife – February 15, 2024
Communiqué

The attached documents replace the communique previously issued on 2/14/2024. They are being distributed on behalf of the Council of Leaders of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada.

February 13, 2024
News Releases

The following is being redistributed on behalf of The Government of Canada.

Yellowknife – February 12, 2024
News Releases

As an initial step to addressing the territory’s economic challenges, Premier R.J. Simpson and Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek have released Restoring Balance: A Fiscal Sustainability Strategy for the 20th Legislative Assembly.

Yellowknife – February 6, 2024
News Releases

Effective April 1, 2024, the carbon tax on diesel home heating fuel will be suspended in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Consumers will receive a point-of-purchase rebate on all diesel home heating fuel purchased in the NWT until March 31, 2027.

Yellowknife – January 30, 2024
News Releases

Premier R.J. Simpson announced today that John MacDonald will assume the role of Secretary to Cabinet and Deputy Minister of the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, effective immediately.

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