The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the second Premier’s Territorial Address.
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When Canada looks to its future, the North is a guiding light — and the Northwest Territories is at its heart. Progress is coming into view as we turn shared priorities into action.
Annual traffic at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) reached over 618,000 passengers in 2025, marking a 2% increase in recorded traffic compared to 2024.
Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek will deliver the 2026-2027 Budget Address in the Legislative Assembly on February 5, 2026.
Media are invited to attend the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) 2026-2027 Budget Lockup.
When: February 5, 2026
Where: Arthur Laing Building, 6th Floor, Large Boardroom
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the 2024-2025 Energy Initiatives Report, outlining progress made over the past fiscal year to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, stabilize energy costs, and support long-term energy security across the Northwest Territories.
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 2, 2026.
No travel scheduled for this time period.
Celebrate Indigenous Languages Month with this year’s theme: Languages Work! Throughout the month, residents are encouraged to recognize the important role Indigenous languages play in the workplace and how they contribute to rewarding and successful careers.
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding Imperial Oil’s announcement about future operations in Norman Wells:
Stone and Bone to Code and Chrome: Ice Age to the Information Age is a new exhibit opening in the auditorium at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC).