Northwest Territories residents are invited to provide feedback on proposed amendments to the Corrections Regulations under the NWT Corrections Act.

The Corrections Act and its Regulations have been in place since 2021 and establish how the NWT Corrections Service operate in the territory. Among other provisions, the Regulations limit the direct supervision of female inmates by male staff members. After four years of implementation, these requirements have created significant staffing and operational pressures within territorial correctional facilities.

To address these challenges, the Government of the Northwest Territories is proposing amendments that would repeal Sections 12, 13, and 14 of the Corrections Regulations. This would allow these matters to be managed through operational policies tailored to each facility. The change would provide greater flexibility in day-to-day operations, including permitting cross-gender supervision of adult female inmates where appropriate. The proposed amendments would align the Corrections Service with practices across Canada, while continuing to uphold high standards of care, safety, and dignity for women in custody.

Public input is an important part of this process. Feedback from NWT residents will help determine whether these regulatory changes to the Corrections Regulations are required for improvement. 

For more information, visit Have Your Say NWT and provide feedback by June 30, 2026.

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Department of Justice Communications
Government of the Northwest Territories
Email: Justice_Communications@gov.nt.ca
Phone number: 867-767-9261, ext. 82105