The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its 2026 Spring Water Outlook, providing an early assessment of water levels and flood risk across the territory as spr
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Yellowknife –
April 23, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), the Union of Northern Workers (UNW), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) have reached agreement on the transition of HRHSSA into the public service.
Yellowknife –
April 22, 2026
Communiqué
Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders from across the Northwest Territories in Yellowknife on April 22, 2026, to discuss shared priorities, strengthen collaboration, and identify next steps to support students and education systems across th
April 21, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Realizing the territory's potential will take more than public investment; it requires an efficient regulatory system
By R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife –
April 20, 2026
Media Statement
Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Alberta’s ending of seasonal time changes:
April 20, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of April 21-27, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of April 20, 2026.
Yellowknife –
April 17, 2026
News Releases
Two new and five updated arts programs, offered through the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), are now open for applications. These programs were redesigned by integrating changes and feedback heard from artists and organizations through a variety of engagements.
Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson and the Community Learning Centre in Ndılǫ.
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Hay River –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
Marine Transportation Services (MTS) has set its cargo rates for the 2026 sailing season to communities along the Mackenzie River, Great Slave Lake and the Western Arctic.
Yellowknife –
April 16, 2026
Public Service Announcement
The next Expression of Interest draw for the Northwest Territories Nominee Program’s Employer Driven Stream is scheduled for June 25, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit their expression of interest profile by June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. MT.