The Northwest Territories (NWT) Community Planning Framework has been named a finalist for the 2026 Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence.
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Yellowknife –
March 2, 2026
News Releases
March 2, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is updating the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to better support mineral exploration across the territory.
Yellowknife –
March 2, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is expanding the criteria for forgiveness of debts under Housing NWT’s legacy mortgage program.
Yellowknife –
February 28, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Canada’s recognition of the section 35 rights of the North Slave Métis Alliance:
February 27, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
February 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Elementary School (LKES) in Fort Simpson.
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February 26, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 26, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 26, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, a strong economy does not happen by accident, especially here in the North. The Government of the Northwest Territories is not sitting and waiting for a miracle.
Yellowknife –
February 26, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) recognized the exceptional contributions of volunteers across the territory at the 2025 NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards (OVA).