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Yellowknife – May 22, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – May 21, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, the 20th Legislative Assembly is nearing its midpoint a natural time to reflect, recalibrate, and refocus.

Yellowknife – May 21, 2025
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring (CBM) 10-Year Summary Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of over a decade’s worth of data and insights into Northwest Territories’ (NWT) water quality.

Yellowknife – May 15, 2025
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has appointed Kenny Ruptash to the Aurora College Board of Governors and named him Chairperson of the Board for a three-year term. A long-time Northerner and respected leader in governance and industry, Mr.

Hay River – May 13, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet:

Yellowknife – May 6, 2025
Media Statement

Health and Social Services Minster Lesa Semmler issued the following media statement today regarding Emergency Department Coverage at Stanton Territorial Hospital and Support for Physicians Across the NWT.

Yellowknife – May 5, 2025
Media Statement

Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Public Service, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement today regarding public service modernization and efforts to strengthen the health and social services system.

Hay River – April 29, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the results of the 2025 Federal Election:

Yellowknife – April 17, 2025
News Releases

New direction issued to the Public Utilities Board (PUB) will modernize how electricity is regulated and delivered in the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – March 25, 2025
News Releases

Yellowknife, NT (March 25, 2025) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the NWT Youth Water Stewardship and Mentorship Grant Program, designed to empower young leaders in water stewardship.

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