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Yellowknife – November 29, 2022
Communiqué

Northwest Territories Council of Leaders hold Mental Health and Addictions Meeting

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders (NWTCOL).
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Yellowknife – October 5, 2022
News Releases

GNWT and UNW reach temporary agreement on labour market supplement for eligible health and social services employees

The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Union of Northern Workers (UNW) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
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Yellowknife – August 29, 2022
News Releases

GNWT wants your feedback on proposed changes to Extended Health Benefits Policy

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) wants the public’s input on proposed changes that would qualify more NWT residents for supplementary health benefits under the GNWT’s Extended Health Benefits Policy.
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Yellowknife – February 25, 2022
News Releases

GNWT eases pandemic restrictions as it moves towards ending the Public Health Emergency

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is making changes to current Public Health Orders that will ease restrictions in the Northwest Territories. 
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Yellowknife – January 26, 2022
News Releases

Renewed Focus on NWT Vaccine Uptake, New Tools and Resources for 5-11 Group

In advance of National Kids and Vaccines Day on January 27th, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has developed engaging new COVID-19 resources for NWT children aged 5-11 and their parents.
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