The Government of the Northwest Territories is moving to expand the scope of the ongoing environmental assessment for the Mackenzie Valley Highway to include the corridor from Norman Wells to a connection with the Dempster Highway.
Newsroom
August 17, 2026
Media Statement
GNWT moves to advance full Mackenzie Valley Highway through one coordinated environmental assessment
Hay River –
August 6, 2026
News Releases
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson has officially assumed the Chair of the Council of the Federation, taking over the role from Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Lantz.
July 21, 2026
Media Statement
The governments of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are committed to strengthening internal trade and reducing unnecessary barriers that make it harder for Canadians to do business across the country.
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today ahead of meetings of Canada’s Premiers and First Ministers in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island:
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J.
June 4, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the responsibility all of us carry as Members of this Legislative Assembly.
June 3, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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June 3, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
June 3, 2026
Media Statement
As Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon prepares to conclude her service as Governor General of Canada, Premier Simpson extends his thanks for her leadership and lifelong dedication to Canada and the North.
June 1, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes, will be absent from the House today for a personal matter.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.