The final 2026 Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for September 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
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Yellowknife –
September 18, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Hay River –
September 17, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today following the resignation of Lesa Semmler as Minister of Health and Social Services and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Inuvik Twin Lakes:
“Today, Lesa Semmler announced her decision to step away from public office.
September 17, 2026
Communiqué
The attached release is being distributed on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories and the University of Alberta.
Backgrounder:
September 16, 2026
Media Statement
TORONTO – Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today following her participation in investment meetings and events surrounding the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto:
September 16, 2026
Media Statement
TORONTO – Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today following his participation in the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto:
“Canada is at an important moment.
Yellowknife –
September 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to an upcoming community engagement session on the Wrigley to Inuvik section of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.
Yellowknife –
September 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Correction: A previous version of this Public Service Announcement, circulated on September 15, 2026, said that changes were made to the GNWT’s Skills Development Program so that financial assistance was available for certain bridging, transitional and preparatory programs.
Yellowknife –
September 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is accepting nominations for the 2026 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize the individuals or groups whose volunteer efforts strengthen and enrich communities across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
September 15, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is expanding the Mackenzie Valley Highway project scope from Wrigley to the Dempster Highway, south of Inuvik.
September 14, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of September 15-21, 2026