Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing funding for residents who self-evacuated by road and for small businesses affected by evacuation orders in the territory.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
August 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement
The Evacuee Income Disruption Support (EIDS) program assists NWT residents who have lost employment income during extended evacuation periods. It provides financial support to adults 17+ whose employment has been disrupted by an evacuation lasting more than seven days.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Report on the Review of GNWT Procurement Policies and Practices, which outlines a comprehensive plan to maximize benefits for Northwest Territories’ (NWT) residents and businesses by improving government contracting and purchasin
Yellowknife –
June 2, 2023
News Releases
Recognizing the impact of inflation, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing temporary relief to electricity rates. The relief will offset significant increases in the price and consumption of diesel over the past year and a half in the territory.
Yellowknife –
June 2, 2023
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
May 25, 2023
News Releases
In response to the recent evacuations in Hay River and the Kátł’odeeche First Nation Reserve, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has launched two new programs to support evacuees and community governments:
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May 18, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) announced today its commitment to supporting fire evacuees from Hay River and K'atlodeeche First Nation through a donation matching program through the United Way NWT.
April 20, 2023
News Releases
WHITEHORSE, YUKON (April 20, 2023) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) presented at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulatory hearing on Telecommunications in the Far North to advocate for reliable and affordable broadband services in the N
March 30, 2023
News Releases
Yesterday Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek tabled a new Diversity and Inclusion Framework that will help foster a public service that is welcoming, culturally competent, and free of discrimination.
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2023
News Releases
Bill 60, An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act was passed yesterday by the 19th Legislative Assembly, aligning the NWT’s carbon tax system with the federal government’s national stringency standards (the backstop).