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February 24, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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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.

Inuvik – June 25, 2025
Media Statement

Minister of Finance and Minister Responsible for Strategic Infrastructure, Energy, and Supply Chains Caroline Wawzonek and Premier R.J. Simpson, represented by MLA Denny Rodgers, delivered keynote remarks last week at the 2025 Arctic Development Expo in Inuvik.

Inuvik – June 25, 2025
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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.

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 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 – March 13, 2025
News Releases

Members of the 20th Legislative Assembly have approved the Main Estimates for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Yellowknife – October 18, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to provide the Legislative Assembly with this fall economic and fiscal update. I will also use this opportunity to outline our progress towards the goals set out in our fiscal strategy.

Yellowknife – August 13, 2024
Public Service Announcement

Launched today, Budget Dialogues 2024 offer a variety of ways for the public and other interested parties to provide feedback on the territorial government’s 2025-2026 budget, fiscal situation and the Northwest Territories economy.

May 24, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, with this first budget of the 20th Legislative Assembly, we are changing how we deliver on priorities in a way that is realistic, responsible and always with an eye on being financially ready for whatever the future might bring.

Yellowknife – February 7, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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