The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is expanding the Senior Home Heating Subsidy so more seniors can access financial assistance with their heating costs this winter.
The changes for the 2026-2027 subsidy year are:
Newsroom
October 26, 2026
News Releases
October 26, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) advises travellers that all NWT ferry services are nearing their seasonal closing dates and may close soon.
October 26, 2026
News Releases
Eight new social housing units have arrived in Behchokǫ̀. These modular housing units are part of Housing NWT’s project to deliver 98 new social housing units for single people across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
October 20, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
October 20, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Project management professionals from across the North are invited to take part in the 2026 Project Management Conference, taking place December 1 and 2 in Yellowknife.
October 19, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 19, 2026.
October 14, 2026
News Releases
Members of the Northwest Territories Council of Leaders met with federal ministers and parliamentary secretaries in Ottawa last week to advance shared northern priorities, make the case for major infrastructure investments and strengthen partnerships with the federal governme
Yellowknife –
October 13, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories has amended the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Regulations to increase the carbon tax rebate available to prescribed large emitters from 72 per cent to 85 per cent of benchmark fuel volumes.
October 13, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of October 13, 2026.