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Hay River –
May 14, 2025
Media Statement
GNWT Receives After-Action Review on 2023 Wildfire Response; Formal Response Planned for Summer 2025
Hay River –
May 13, 2025
Media Statement
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the swearing-in of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Cabinet:
Hay River –
May 8, 2025
Media Statement
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Premier Pillai’s announcement that he will step away from territorial politics:
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 25, 2025
News Releases
Premier Simpson Highlights Northern Priorities in Open Letter and Direct Outreach to Federal Leaders
Premier R.J.
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: