Canada’s northern premiers have sent letters to each national party leader in advance of the federal election. The letters seek each federal leaders’ views on northern issues while calling for continued collaboration between all governments.
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August 30, 2019
News Releases
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Edmonton –
July 2, 2019
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
June 20, 2019
News Releases
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Yellowknife –
June 20, 2019
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
June 20, 2019
Communiqué
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Yellowknife –
June 3, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services announced this year’s recipients of $400,000 to support health promotion and prevention activities Through the Healthy Choices Fund.
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Yellowknife –
May 31, 2019
Media Statement
Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, Glen Abernethy, congratulated recipients of the 2019 NWT Disability Awareness Awards presented as part of the annual Disability Awareness Tea today in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly.
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Yellowknife –
May 21, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, is announcing the government will invest $1 million this year to support local organizations in their efforts to reduce poverty. Funding for forty seven proposals is being awarded to community and Indigenous organizations through the 2019/2
Yellowknife –
April 25, 2019
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Health and Social Services announces changes to the Medical Travel Program effective June 1, 2019. NWT residents have access to one of the most generous medical travel programs in Canada, which has remained relatively unchanged since 1995.
Yellowknife –
March 21, 2019
Media Statement
Premier Bob McLeod issued the following statement today about the 2019-20 federal budget that was released this week:
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