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Yellowknife –
May 28, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) Driver and Vehicle Services has extended expiration dates on Northwest Territories (NWT) driver’s licences, general identification cards and motor vehicle certificates of registration.
Yellowknife –
May 28, 2020
Media Advisory
Issued May 28 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
The Premier will participate in the sitting of the Legislative Assembly
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
Yellowknife –
May 28, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, businesses across the Northwest Territories have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps none more so than our tourism sector.
The tourism sector was one of the first hit by the pandemic and will likely be amongst the last to recover from its effects.
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2020
Media Advisory
Issued May 27 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
The Premier will participate in the sitting of the Legislative Assembly
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
When the Legislative Assembly shut down in March due to the COVID Health State of Emergency, the Government of the Northwest Territories was well into its annual budgeting process.
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2020
Public Service Announcement
With a reduction in test volume, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pausing weekend updates on COVID-19 testing.
Tests normally reported on Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays will now be reported on Monday, or the day after the statutory holiday falls.
Yellowknife –
May 26, 2020
Media Advisory
Issued May 26, 2020.
Public Events and Meetings
The Premier will participate in the sitting of the Legislative Assembly
Closed Events and Meetings
The following events are closed to the media
Yellowknife –
May 26, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The territory-wide Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency have been extended in the Northwest Territories. Both extensions will take effect as of May 27, 2020 and expire on June 9, 2020.
Yellowknife –
May 26, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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