Good morning — Drin Gwiinzii (drin gweezee), Ullukkut (oo-LAH-kkut).
It’s a real pleasure to be here in Inuvik today. Thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Inuvik –
June 25, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Yellowknife –
June 16, 2025
Media Statement
Yellowknife (June 16, 2025) - Minister of Finance Caroline Wawzonek today recognized the invaluable contributions of public servants across the Northwest Territories in honour of National Public Service Week, June 16 to 20, 2025.
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is improving access to training opportunities for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) as part of its commitment to strengthening the non-profit and charitable sector in the territory.
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
May 27, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) continues to make meaningful progress in its efforts to improve Indigenous representation in the public service through the Indigenous Recruitment and Retention Framework, launched in 2022-2023.
Yellowknife –
May 23, 2025
Media Statement
In response to ongoing public discussion and growing interest in the modernization of the Public Service Act (PSA), we wish to jointly affirm our shared commitment to continuing our conversations on the remaining provisions of the PSA, in particular Section 41, which pertains to the structure of
Yellowknife –
May 12, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.
The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise, and debt grows. The GNWT is focusing on careful spending and building a stronger, more stable future for everyone.
Yellowknife –
May 5, 2025
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for the Public Service, and Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement today regarding public service modernization and efforts to strengthen the health and social services system.
Yellowknife –
May 1, 2025
Public Service Announcement
NWT residents can now apply for Special Occasion Liquor Permits online using Northwest Territories eServices.
Yellowknife –
April 22, 2025
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is implementing targeted relief measures to support the diamond mining sector—the NWT’s largest industry and biggest contributor to the economy—in response to growing financial pressures and industry-wide uncertainty.