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Hay River – July 9, 2025
Media Statement

Hay River  (July 9, 2025) - Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Premier P.J. Akeeagok’s announcement that he will not seek re-election this fall:

Inuvik – June 25, 2025
Media Statement

Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Strategic Infrastructure, Energy, and Supply Chains Caroline Wawzonek and Premier R.J. Simpson, represented by MLA Denny Rodgers, delivered keynote remarks last week at the 2025 Arctic Development Expo in Inuvik.

Inuvik – June 25, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – June 9, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement on increased defence spending:

Yellowknife – June 9, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today following last week’s federal engagement meetings in Ottawa:

Yellowknife – June 5, 2025
Media Statement

Today, Premier Simpson issued a statement on National Indigenous History Month:

Yellowknife – May 28, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share that the Government of the Northwest Territories has launched this year’s United Way Workplace Giving Campaign.

Yellowknife – May 26, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – May 26, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – May 22, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Hay River North, the Premier will be absent from the House for today to host the Western Premier’s Conference here in Yellowknife.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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