Minister Caroline Wawzonek and Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statements today as the 2026 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference concluded in Yellowknife, marking the end of the Northwest Territories’ role as co-chair.
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Yellowknife –
June 26, 2026
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
June 26, 2026
Communiqué
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Hay River –
June 26, 2026
Communiqué
This is a joint news release between the Government of Yukon, the Government of Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut.
Backgrounder:
June 26, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Macdonald provides a response to Wednesday evening’s plane crash and the loss of three firefighting personnel:
Yellowknife –
June 25, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Apply now for an Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.
Yellowknife –
June 24, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising residents of a planned telecommunications service disruption during scheduled emergency repair work by Northwestel.
Yellowknife –
June 24, 2026
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement that it is initiating the process to consider listing the Mackenzie Valley Highway as a project of national interest under the B
June 23, 2026
News Releases
Housing NWT marked a major construction milestone today with a “topping out ceremony” for the 50‑unit social housing multi-plex currently under development in downtown Yellowknife. The ceremony celebrated the placement of the final beam on the building’s roof structure.
June 23, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of June 23-29, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of June 23, 2026.
Yellowknife –
June 19, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2026 Accessibility Impact Awards.