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October 26, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Hay River North, the Premier, will be absent from the House for today to attend the First Minister’s meeting and the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa, Ontario.

October 26, 2026
Media Statement

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Mr. Speaker, housing is a fundamental human right. It is a necessity for all Northwest Territories residents and remains a top priority for this government. 

October 26, 2026

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Mr. Speaker, a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation network is essential to connecting Northwest Territories residents and communities, supporting economic activity, and ensuring access to essential goods and services.

October 26, 2026
Media Statement

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Mr. Speaker, another challenging wildfire season is behind us. I am here to express my gratitude to our wildfire management team. Challenging wildfire seasons are becoming the new normal. They are something we have come to expect, year after year. 

October 26, 2026
News Releases

Today, the Minister of Health and Social Services tabled the 2025-2026 Annual Report of the Director of Child and Family Service (CFS) in the Legislative Assembly.

October 26, 2026
News Releases

Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has completed its 2026 resupply season, delivering essential fuel and cargo to communities across the Northwest Territories.

October 26, 2026
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson announced today that Denny Rodgers has been appointed Minister of Health and Social Services.

October 26, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) welcomes and accepts the findings of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada's (OAG) Performance Audit of Early Learning and Child Care in the Northwest Territories, and  is taking action to better meet the needs of families across the territ

October 26, 2026

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October 26, 2026
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is expanding the Senior Home Heating Subsidy so more seniors can access financial assistance with their heating costs this winter.

The changes for the 2026-2027 subsidy year are:

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