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June 8, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 9-15, 2026
 

Ministerial Travel 

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 8, 2026. 

Yellowknife – June 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Give feedback on the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Regulations. Responses to survey questions will help inform updates to the ELCC Regulations, improving early learning and child care services in the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – June 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share feedback on whether the Northwest Territories (NWT) should submit a bid to host the 2035 Canada Winter Games.

Yellowknife – June 8, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognizes June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Acknowledging and openly discussing elder abuse and neglect in our communities can be challenging, but it is essential to protecting the safety, dignity, and

Yellowknife – June 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Preventing human-caused wildfires is a shared responsibility, and we encourage residents and visitors to keep this front of mind this season.

Yellowknife – June 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement

Phased increases to compliance and licensing fees and Deh Cho Bridge tolls are expected to come into effect starting June 15, 2026.

Hay River – June 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is working with the Town of Hay River to support the continued delivery of public library services in the community.

Yellowknife – June 5, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Primary and Community Health Care Framework, setting a long-term direction for primary and community health care across the territory.

Yellowknife – June 4, 2026
Media Statement

Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on Child and Family Services and recent public discussion about the findings:

June 4, 2026
Media Statement

Vince McKay, Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC), issued the following statement today after the Legislative Assembly passed Bill 48, An Act to Amend the Workers’ Compensation Act, No. 2:

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