The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the physical distancing and isolation measures used to combat the spread of COVID-19 have created new and very real economic stress on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, families, businesses, Indigenous governments, and communitie
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Yellowknife –
March 31, 2020
News Releases
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good Morning.
Over the past 2 weeks, the situation with COVID-19 has evolved at a pace that none of us could have predicted, and each day brings with it new challenges.
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2020
News Releases
Everyone is urged to Protect Our Elders in two new campaigns to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The Northwest Territories Association of Communities (NWTAC), Music NWT, and the GNWT have teamed up to run these campaigns.
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2020
News Releases
Today, Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the appointment of Mr. Russ Neudorf as the Associate Deputy Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA).
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2020
News Releases
The attached is being released on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
March 27, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT’s online self-assessment tool for COVID-19 for residents has been completed nearly 2500 times after launching just days ago.
Yellowknife –
March 27, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good afternoon, thank you for joining us today.
This week, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Paulie Chinna exercised her authority under the Emergency Management Act and declared a state of emergency for the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
March 27, 2020
News Releases
Effective March 24, 2020, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), Paulie Chinna, declared a territory-wide State of Emergency under the Emergency Management Act to support ongoing efforts to protect public health in the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
March 26, 2020
Public Service Announcement
There have been many questions about the residents of northern Alberta communities who rely on Fort Smith for essential services.
Access to Essential Services Maintained
Yellowknife –
March 25, 2020
News Releases
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) R.J.