Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 6, 2025.
Newsroom
October 6, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 7-13, 2025
Yellowknife –
October 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing Fire Prevention Week™ from October 5 to 11, 2025. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely.
Yellowknife –
October 6, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Hey NWT drivers – especially our new and younger drivers – Canadian Youth Road Safety Week is coming up from October 20 to 26. It’s all about starting the conversation on safe driving and cutting out risky behaviours that put you and others at risk.
Yellowknife –
October 3, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Acho Dene Koe First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Backgrounder:
Fort Good Hope –
October 3, 2025
News Releases
Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing NWT and Status of Women, joined Member for Sahtu Danny McNeely on a four-day constituency tour of the Sahtu region.
Yellowknife –
October 2, 2025
News Releases
After several seasons of major floods and wildfires, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is outlining the actions underway to strengthen emergency response and better protect residents and communities.
Yellowknife –
October 2, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting residents to share their experiences with driver and vehicle licensing services by completing a short survey.
Yellowknife –
October 1, 2025
Communiqué
The attached is being distributed on behalf of the Kátł’odeeche First Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
October 1, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief:
“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I extend my sincere congratulations to Jackson Lafferty on his reelection as Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief.
Yellowknife –
October 1, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting new applications for the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (EVIP).