Public feedback on the 2030 Energy Strategy and the 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework, including the Northwest Territories (NWT) greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, has been released.
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Yellowknife –
March 28, 2024
News Releases
Yellowknife –
March 25, 2024
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A fee increase is being implemented at NWT Parks for the 2024 parks season following amendments to the Territorial Parks Regulations (TPR).
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
Backgrounder:
February 22, 2024
News Releases
The following is being redistributed on behalf of The Government of Canada.
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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.
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February 13, 2024
News Releases
The following is being redistributed on behalf of The Government of Canada.
February 12, 2024
News Releases
The attached is being redistributed on behalf of the Chief Coroner's office.
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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.