On May 30th, 2019, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs will present the Northwest Territories (NWT) 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Awards at a ceremony in Yellowknife. These annual awards provide an opportunity to show our appreciation to volunteers and volunteer organizatio
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Yellowknife –
May 23, 2019
Public Service Announcement
May 22, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good morning everyone and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today about LNG potential in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
May 21, 2019
News Releases
Glen Abernethy, Minister of Health and Social Services, is announcing the government will invest $1 million this year to support local organizations in their efforts to reduce poverty. Funding for forty seven proposals is being awarded to community and Indigenous organizations through the 2019/2
May 16, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your invitation to appear before the Standing Committee today as you review Bill C-88 - An Act to amend the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act and the Canada Petroleum Resources Act.
Yellowknife –
May 15, 2019
Public Service Announcement
Gates will swing open at most parks across the Northwest Territories this week as camping season officially gets underway.
May 14, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Good morning everyone and thank you for inviting me to speak with you today about infrastructure in the Northwest Territories, including some of our P3 projects, as well as the potential for infrastructure investment across the North.
Yellowknife –
May 14, 2019
News Releases
As part of the NWT Land Use Planning Forum, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released Finding Common Ground – a renewed commitment to regional land use planning in the Northwest Territories,
May 13, 2019
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 13, 2019.
Yellowknife –
May 10, 2019
News Releases
Last month, a report from expert Canadian scientists showed that Canada is warming at twice the global rate and that the North is warming at three times the global rate. People in the Northwest Territories are feeling the impacts of climate change in their communities.
Yellowknife –
May 10, 2019
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife Airport continues to focus on improvements that contribute to better passenger experience. Necessary upgrades are being made to the regular baggage screening system. As a result, passengers with checked baggage are asked to arrive 90-minutes before their scheduled departure time to