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Yellowknife – February 18, 2021
News Releases

The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (OCPHO) is now considering self isolation exemptions for travellers from Nunavut who are arriving or plan to arrive in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Yellowknife – February 18, 2021
News Releases

The GNWT is currently seeking public input on two key water stewardship and management initiatives: a new Water Stewardship Strategy Action Plan (2021-2025); and Intentions Documents for Transboundary Water Management Agreements with Yukon.

Yellowknife – February 17, 2021
Media Statement

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Good morning and thank you, Premier Cochrane. I would like to begin with a brief update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – February 17, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Good morning. Thank you all for being here today. With me are Minister Julie Green, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Kami Kandola, and Territorial Medical Director Dr. AnneMarie Pegg.

Fort Good Hope – February 16, 2021
News Releases

FORT GOOD HOPE (February 16 2021) – Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) and Julie Green, Minister Responsible for Seniors, are pleased to announce the completion of the Fort Good Hope Seniors Centre – a supported independent living complex

Yellowknife – February 16, 2021
Public Service Announcement

YELLOWKNIFE (February 16, 2021) – Minister of Health and Social Services, Julie Green has extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency under the Northwest Territories’ Public Health Act on the advice of Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Dr. Kami Kandola.

Yellowknife – February 15, 2021
News Releases

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 15, 2021

Yellowknife – February 15, 2021
Public Service Announcement

YELLOWKNIFE (February 15, 2021) – The Department of Health and Social Services is asking individuals and their families living with, or who have lived with addictions, and who have accessed NWT addictions recovery services, for their input on their Addictions Recovery Survey.

Yellowknife – February 12, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, today I wish to provide an update on some of the service improvements, including the financial relief measures the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yellowknife – February 12, 2021
Media Statement

Mr. Speaker, this Legislative Assembly has identified increasing the number and variety of culturally-respectful, community based mental health and addictions programs, including aftercare, as one of its priorities.

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