Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today, following the Government of Canada’s announcement of the launch of a new Defence Industrial Strategy:
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Yellowknife –
February 17, 2026
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Yellowknife –
February 11, 2026
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Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement regarding the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia:
February 11, 2026
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February 4, 2026
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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.
Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
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Yellowknife –
February 4, 2026
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January 30, 2026
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Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding Imperial Oil’s announcement about future operations in Norman Wells:
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
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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
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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
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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.