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June 3, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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.
Yellowknife –
May 29, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson today thanked Brigadier-General Daniel Rivière for his service to the Northwest Territories as Commander of Joint Task Force North and welcomed Brigadier-General Marc Parent as he prepares to assume command.
May 29, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Hay River North will be absent from the House today for a personal matter.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Yellowknife –
May 11, 2026
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of May 12-18, 2026
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of May 11, 2026.
April 21, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Realizing the territory's potential will take more than public investment; it requires an efficient regulatory system
By R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories
Yellowknife –
April 20, 2026
Media Statement
Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Alberta’s ending of seasonal time changes:
Hay River –
April 7, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to recent public comments and reporting regarding the events at Timber Bay:
“Recent public comments and reporting on the events at Timber Bay have brought renewed attention to this issue.