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Yellowknife –
May 6, 2020
Communiqué
Yellowknife –
May 6, 2020
News Releases
Today, the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), R.J. Simpson announced the exemption of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) for Income Assistance (IA) clients.
Backgrounder:
Yellowknife –
May 6, 2020
News Releases
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is contributing $86,000 to Northwest Territories (NWT) Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) to allow them to defer loan payments for their clients in the same way that the Business Development and Investment Corporation has do
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2020
Public Service Announcement
During the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is particularly important that each one of us take all possible precautions to prevent wildfire. Limiting the number of human-caused or preventable fires helps reduce the risk of exposure to fire crews and the public.
Yellowknife –
May 4, 2020
News Releases
Providing supports for those experiencing homelessness and addiction has been a focus throughout the COVID-19 response in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
May 4, 2020
Public Service Announcement
With most winter roads and ice crossings now closed, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT)
reminds drivers that it is unsafe and illegal to drive on closed winter roads.
Doing so can endanger your life, the lives of others, and your vehicle.
Yellowknife –
April 30, 2020
Media Statement
Minister Katrina Nokleby issued the following media statement today on doing business with the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT):
Yellowknife –
April 30, 2020
News Releases
Shane Thompson, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR), announced new funding today to support recycling depots and processing centres during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Yellowknife –
April 30, 2020
Public Service Announcement
As the spring melt and break-up approach so does flood season in the NWT. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to be prepared.
Yellowknife –
April 29, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Good afternoon.
This week, we’ve been focused on planning for emerging gradually, and safely, from our current levels of public health restrictions.
The changes we’ve introduced to our Public Health Orders this week are allowing us to consider taking these first steps.