Effective April 1, 2024, the carbon tax on diesel home heating fuel will be suspended in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Consumers will receive a point-of-purchase rebate on all diesel home heating fuel purchased in the NWT until March 31, 2027.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
February 6, 2024
News Releases
Yellowknife –
February 6, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 6, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2024 Anti-Poverty Fund. The annual $1.75 million fund can be used to support poverty reduction initiatives in communities across the NWT.
Yellowknife –
February 6, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Canadian version of the General Education Diploma (GED®) program will be discontinued and replaced by the new Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) in the spring of 2024.
February 5, 2024
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 2.
There is no travel scheduled for this period.
Meetings and Appearances
Yellowknife –
February 1, 2024
News Releases
February is Indigenous Languages Month in the Northwest Territories. Indigenous languages are the foundation of the territory's identity, pride, and community.
Yellowknife –
January 30, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Two new members, representing the Sahtu and Beaufort Delta regions, have joined the NWT Arts Council for two-year terms.
January 30, 2024
Public Service Announcement
A survey as been released by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to gather feedback on current mental wellness and addictions recovery services available to NWT residents.
Yellowknife –
January 30, 2024
News Releases
Premier R.J. Simpson announced today that John MacDonald will assume the role of Secretary to Cabinet and Deputy Minister of the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, effective immediately.
Yellowknife –
January 29, 2024
News Releases
Last week, Cabinet members of the 20th Assembly of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and officials attended the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver to promote the territory’s mineral resources sector.