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Yellowknife – May 5, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the conclusion of the 2025 Northern Premiers’ Forum in Haines Junction, Yukon:

May 1, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson wishes to offer his deepest condolences on the passing of Bob Simpson, whose decades of service helped shape the political and social landscape of the Northwest Territories.

Hay River – April 29, 2025
Media Statement

Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the results of the 2025 Federal Election:

Yellowknife – April 8, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson extends his deepest condolences on the passing of Ted Blondin, a respected Elder from the Tłı̨chǫ Region whose lifelong dedication to his people leaves an enduring legacy across the Northwest Territories.

Yellowknife – March 17, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, as his first domestic trip as Prime Minister:

Yellowknife – March 6, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement of new military investments in the North:

Yellowknife – March 4, 2025
Media Statement

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and the Canadian government’s newly announced countermeasures:

Yellowknife – March 3, 2025
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is proud to recognize outstanding NWT residents who were awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in a ceremony held at the Legislative Assembly’s Great Hall.

Yellowknife – February 27, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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