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Yellowknife – March 2, 2026
Media Advisory

Media are invited to attend an online technical briefing with Housing Northwest Territories (Housing NWT) staff followed by an in-person press conference in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly with the Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing NWT, to announce the release o

March 2, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 3-9, 2026

 

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 2, 2026. 

Yellowknife – March 2, 2026
News Releases

The Northwest Territories (NWT) Community Planning Framework has been named a finalist for the 2026 Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence.

March 2, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is updating the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to better support mineral exploration across the territory.

Yellowknife – March 2, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is expanding the criteria for forgiveness of debts under Housing NWT’s legacy mortgage program.

Yellowknife – February 28, 2026
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Canada’s recognition of the section 35 rights of the North Slave Métis Alliance:

February 27, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – February 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School (LKES) in Fort Simpson.

February 26, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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February 26, 2026
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