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Mr. Speaker, we gather today at a significant moment for our territory and for our country. It is a moment of change and uncertainty, but for the Northwest Territories, it is also a moment of opportunity.
Newsroom
February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories announced mandate highlights today in the second Premier’s Territorial Address.
Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
When Canada looks to its future, the North is a guiding light — and the Northwest Territories is at its heart. Progress is coming into view as we turn shared priorities into action.
January 30, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding Imperial Oil’s announcement about future operations in Norman Wells:
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
With the results of the election of the Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation now confirmed, Minister Lucy Kuptana has resumed her role on the Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair:
“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I congratulate Erwin Elias on his election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
Yellowknife –
December 16, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding interim Cabinet arrangements:
“Earlier today, Minister Lucy Kuptana advised me that she has decided to seek election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
Yellowknife –
December 15, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today marking the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report:
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 24, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R. J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Tłı̨chǫ Government and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation to advance the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor (AESC).