The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is extending targeted property tax relief for diamond mines into the 2026–27 fiscal year to support near-term economic stability for workers, businesses, and northern communities during a period of continued global market and trade uncertainty.
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Yellowknife –
December 23, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife –
December 18, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Have your say on proposed changes to property tax legislation.
The Government of the Northwest Territories is reviewing the Property Assessment and Taxation Act to make property taxation clearer, and more consistent across the territory.
Yellowknife –
December 10, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is proposing changes to the Public Service Act to make our public service more fair, transparent, and equitable.
Yellowknife –
November 13, 2025
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of the next list of Projects of National Interest:
Yellowknife –
November 6, 2025
News Releases
Members of the Legislative Assembly have approved the 2026–27 Capital Estimates, paving the way for strategic investments in infrastructure that will benefit communities across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
October 29, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard Report on the Budget Dialogues 2025 public engagement.
Yellowknife –
October 27, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories is introducing a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model to improve how it sources short-term IT professional services, making it easier for the GNWT to access these specialized services.
Yellowknife –
October 22, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
October 17, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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September 19, 2025
News Releases
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.