In an effort to ensure Santa Claus is able to safely and effectively deliver toys to children in the Northwest Territories (NWT) on December 25, the Government of the Northwest Territories has declared Mr. Claus a seasonal essential worker and granted a four-hour self-isolation exemption.
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Yellowknife –
December 18, 2020
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Yellowknife –
December 11, 2020
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Nunavut, the Government of Yukon, and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
December 2, 2020
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The attached is being released on behalf of the Intergovernmental Council of the Northwest Territories
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Yellowknife –
December 1, 2020
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Child and Family Services (CFS) continues to make progress in transforming its system to meet the needs of children and youth in its care. Since the last progress report update in July 2020, CFS has completed 54% of action items within the Quality Improvement Plan.
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Yellowknife –
December 1, 2020
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The Northwest Territories’ isolation centre cost-coverage payment policies will shift in the New Year.
Beginning on January 5, 2021, the GNWT will no longer cover costs for isolation centre stays related to discretionary or personal travel.
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Yellowknife –
November 30, 2020
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
November 26, 2020
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Salt River First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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November 24, 2020
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
November 6, 2020
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the City of Yellowknife and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
November 2, 2020
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The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.