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Yellowknife –
March 16, 2026
News Releases
March 16, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 17-23, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 16, 2026.
March 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
You can now nominate an NWT resident for the 2026 GNWT Accessibility and Inclusion Award. This annual award is an opportunity to recognize the contributions that help make the territory more accessible and inclusive for persons with disabilities.
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2026
Media Statement
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler released the following statement today in recognition of National Social Work Month 2026:
Yellowknife –
March 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard Report summarizing feedback gathered during engagement on Phase II of the P
Yellowknife –
March 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Correction: The previous release of this PSA on March 12 stated the Technical Safety Act had come into force. The PSA should have stated the Technical Safety Act received assent and will come into force summer 2026.
Yellowknife –
March 12, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Canada’s announcement of new investment in the North:
“Prime Minister Carney’s announcement today marks an important step forward for the Northwest Territories and for Canada’s Arctic.
Fort McPherson –
March 12, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT has completed two new three-bedroom modular duplexes in Fort McPherson, adding four new social housing units to help meet housing needs in the community.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Two cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), otherwise known as bird flu, have been confirmed in common ravens in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, as part of ongoing monitoring for HPAI in NWT wildlife.
Yellowknife –
March 11, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is reinforcing its commitment to road safety this spring through a focused three-month public awareness campaign built around one clear goal: helping Northerners get home safe.