Reminder: Emergency Evacuation Relief Program Applications
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reminding residents from Whatì and Fort Providence to apply for the Emergency Evacuation Relief Program (EERP).
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Yellowknife –
September 10, 2025
Public Service Announcement
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Yellowknife –
March 11, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has approved an Indigenous Employment Policy to ensure that Indigenous applicants have equitable opportunities for employment and career advancement within the public service.
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Yellowknife –
April 24, 2024
News Releases
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
February 20, 2024
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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 12, 2024
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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
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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 –
May 25, 2023
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In response to the recent evacuations in Hay River and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation Reserve, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched two new programs to support evacuees and community governments:
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Yellowknife –
October 5, 2022
News Releases
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 –
June 14, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Today, Honourable Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance, announced the creation of the Emergency Disaster Assistance Advance Program (EDAAP).
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Yellowknife –
June 4, 2021
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today that it will allocate $14.774 million to support the Northwest Territories’ Aviation Sector to continue essential air services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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