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Yellowknife – November 27, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Speech delivered by Premier R.J. Simpson for the Geoscience Forum on November 25, 2025.
 

Good morning. Mahsi cho for being here today.

Yellowknife – November 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received lead testing results for Kaw Tay Whee School in Dettah. Testing has confirmed that some water fixtures show lead levels above the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.

Yellowknife – November 20, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R. J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the success of the Committee on Internal Trade:

November 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement

National Addictions Awareness Week is recognized across Canada each November. It offers an opportunity for NWT residents to raise awareness about substance use and addiction, promote prevention and harm reduction, and encourage open conversations about treatment and recovery.

November 5, 2025
News Releases

The third 2025 intake of the Northwest Territories Nominee Program opens on November 10 at 9 a.m.

Yellowknife – October 31, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Check against delivery

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to update you on progress made by the Government of the Northwest Territories' Sector Support Initiative for Non-Governmental Organizations.

Yellowknife – October 30, 2025
News Releases

Today the Minister of Health and Social Services tabled the 2024-2025 Annual Report of the Director of Child and Family Services (CFS) in the Legislative Assembly.

Yellowknife – October 28, 2025
News Releases

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada has released its performance audit of Housing NWT. The audit identifies areas for improvement in equitable access to housing and housing supports through its Public Housing and Homeownership Programs.

October 27, 2025
News Releases

A territory-wide lead testing protocol launches this week for school drinking water. The protocol outlines a clear, consistent, and science-based approach to sampling and testing water in all Northwest Territories (NWT) JK-12 schools.

Yellowknife – October 22, 2025
News Releases

Earlier today, the 2024–2025 Premier’s Awards for Excellence were presented in the Great Hall of the Legislative Assembly.

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