The Minister of Finance announced today that as a part of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) commitment to developing a more inclusive approach to financial policy setting, she will be hosting several online engagement sessions about the development of Budget 2021 between July 20
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Yellowknife –
July 7, 2020
News Releases
The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NTLCC) announced today that it has reduced the price of all cannabis products by 10%.
Yellowknife –
July 6, 2020
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today that it will be extending certain economic relief measures for COVID-19, previously set to expire on June 30, 2020. Extending these measures will result in $5.751 million in support for NWT residents and businesses.
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Yellowknife –
June 17, 2020
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) have reached a tentative agreement.
Yellowknife –
June 12, 2020
News Releases
YELLOWKNIFE (June 12, 2020) - The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today that it will allocate $2.944 million to airlines and rotary wing operators in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
June 2, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Today, the Northwest Territories Teachers’ Association (NWTTA) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) jointly announce the commencement of negotiations towards a new collective agreement.
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
When the Legislative Assembly shut down in March due to the COVID Health State of Emergency, the Government of the Northwest Territories was well into its annual budgeting process.
Yellowknife –
May 12, 2020
News Releases
Today, Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek announced that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will allocate up to $6.2 million to temporarily top up wages for workers making less than $18 per hour.
Yellowknife –
May 8, 2020
News Releases
Today, Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek announced that the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will allocate $8.7 million in funding to support Northwest Territories’ (NWT) passenger-based airlines who offer scheduled service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Yellowknife –
May 8, 2020
Public Service Announcement
Effective today, the Department of Finance has introduced amendments to the Northwest Territories’ Liquor Regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.