The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), the Union of Northern Workers (UNW), the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA) have reached agreement on the transition of HRHSSA into the public service.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has introduced temporary/short-term support to ease electricity cost increases effective February 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028. The new Cost of Living Subsidy will be applied to electricity bills for residents who live in:

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Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to recognize the accomplishments of the Health Recruitment Unit and to highlight the progress being made to strengthen staffing in nursing, social work, and allied health professions across the Northwest Territories.

Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek has presented the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) 2026‑2027 Main Estimates to the 20th Legislative Assembly.