Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek were in Ottawa this week for a series of meetings and events aimed at advancing the Northwest Territories’ (NWT) top priorities with federal leaders and keeping Northern issues at the forefront of the national conversation.
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September 19, 2025
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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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