Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek has presented the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) 2026‑2027 Main Estimates to the 20th Legislative Assembly.
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Yellowknife –
February 5, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The annual report on NWT Medical Travel Services is now released. This report carries updated information on medical travel costs and uses for the 2022-23 to 2024-25 reporting period.
Fort Smith –
February 4, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received drinking water testing results for Paul William Kaeser (PWK) High School and Joseph Burr Tyrrell School (JBT) in Fort Smith.
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February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that I will deliver the Budget Address on Thursday February 5, 2026.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, we gather today at a significant moment for our territory and for our country. It is a moment of change and uncertainty, but for the Northwest Territories, it is also a moment of opportunity.
Fort Good Hope –
February 4, 2026
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The Government of the Northwest Territories, through Housing NWT, is partnering with Ne’rahten Development Ltd., the business arm of the Yamoga Land Corporation, to support the K’áhsho Got’ı̨nę Trades Centre in Fort Good Hope.
Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
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Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
News Releases
Annual traffic at the Yellowknife Airport (YZF) reached over 618,000 passengers in 2025, marking a 2% increase in recorded traffic compared to 2024.
Yellowknife –
February 3, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek will deliver the 2026-2027 Budget Address in the Legislative Assembly on February 5, 2026.