Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek will deliver the 2026-2027 Budget Address in the Legislative Assembly on February 5, 2026.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
February 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
February 3, 2026
Media Advisory
Media are invited to attend the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) 2026-2027 Budget Lockup.
When: February 5, 2026
Where: Arthur Laing Building, 6th Floor, Large Boardroom
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Yellowknife –
February 3, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the 2024-2025 Energy Initiatives Report, outlining progress made over the past fiscal year to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, stabilize energy costs, and support long-term energy security across the Northwest Territories.
February 2, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 2, 2026.
No travel scheduled for this time period.
Yellowknife –
February 2, 2026
News Releases
Celebrate Indigenous Languages Month with this year’s theme: Languages Work! Throughout the month, residents are encouraged to recognize the important role Indigenous languages play in the workplace and how they contribute to rewarding and successful careers.
January 30, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding Imperial Oil’s announcement about future operations in Norman Wells:
Yellowknife –
January 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Stone and Bone to Code and Chrome: Ice Age to the Information Age is a new exhibit opening in the auditorium at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC).
Yellowknife –
January 29, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The GNWT is hosting community meetings to share an update on the Mackenzie Valley Highway and talk about what’s coming next.
These sessions are a chance to:
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Office of the Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) has lifted the Health Orders previously in place at École William McDonald Middle School and N.J. Macpherson School, following confirmation that lead levels in drinking water no longer exceed Health Canada guidelines.
Yellowknife –
January 28, 2026
News Releases
The Missing Persons Act and its supporting regulations and forms have come into force. The new legislation has been put in place to provide additional tools to assist police in investigating reports of missing persons in the Northwest Territories.