As an initial step to addressing the territory’s economic challenges, Premier R.J. Simpson and Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek have released Restoring Balance: A Fiscal Sustainability Strategy for the 20th Legislative Assembly.
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Yellowknife –
February 12, 2024
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Yellowknife –
February 12, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Effective today, fuel prices will be updated in 10 communities serviced by the Department of Infrastructure’s Petroleum Products Program.
February 9, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 8, 2024
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Mr. Speaker, last month I attended AME Roundup in Vancouver, where I had the privilege of representing Northwest Territories residents and advocating for their interests in the realm of resource development.
February 8, 2024
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Mr. Speaker, living and travelling throughout the Northwest Territories, I have seen first-hand the many housing challenges faced by residents. All people of the NWT deserve a quality standard of living.
Yellowknife –
February 8, 2024
News Releases
An independent evaluation of the Child and Youth Counselling (CYC) Initiative has been completed, and a final report published, including recommendations.
Yellowknife –
February 7, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 7, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 7, 2024
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Mr. Speaker, the 2023 wildfire season was unlike anything we have ever seen in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
February 6, 2024
News Releases
Effective April 1, 2024, the carbon tax on diesel home heating fuel will be suspended in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Consumers will receive a point-of-purchase rebate on all diesel home heating fuel purchased in the NWT until March 31, 2027.