Jay Macdonald, Minister of Justice, issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement on building safer communities.
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October 17, 2025
Media Statement
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October 17, 2025
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Mr. Speaker, I am committed to building more homes for Northerners.
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October 17, 2025
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Yellowknife –
October 16, 2025
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October 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Construction on the site of Housing NWT’s new 50-Unit mixed-use building in Yellowknife will pause over the winter season. Materials will be manufactured off-site during this time. Work will start again on site by Spring 2026.
To date, the following work has been completed:
Yellowknife –
October 15, 2025
News Releases
A contract for 84 new housing units has been awarded to Arcan Construction Ltd., working with METCAN Building Solutions, an NWT manufacturer that builds homes in Hay River, Northwest Territories.
October 14, 2025
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Last week, the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders (NWTCOL), which brings together Indigenous governments and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), concluded a successful second federal engagement in Ottawa, strengthening Northern partnerships and advancing shared priorities wi
October 14, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of October 14-20, 2025
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 14, 2025.
October 9, 2025
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