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Yellowknife – August 6, 2024
News Releases

Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler announced today that the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA), the Hay River Health and Social Services Authority (HRHSSA), and the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency (TCSA) have once again achieved system-wide accredi

Yellowknife – July 31, 2024
Public Service Announcement

In an effort to evaluate the impact that the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program will have on residents, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is waiving the cost-sharing requirement in the first year for income band levels 2 to 10. 

Yellowknife – July 29, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on proposed amendments to the Health and Social Services Professions Act (HSSPA).

Yellowknife – July 29, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the 2024 edition of the Seniors’ Information Handbook. This handbook is a valuable resource for NWT seniors, families, caregivers, and service providers. 

Yellowknife – July 26, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from pharmacists, stakeholders, and the public on proposed Pharmacy Profession Regulations.

Yellowknife – July 24, 2024
News Releases

Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler announced today that three Northwest Territories schools will share a total of $5,100 for winning the 2023-2024 Drop the Pop campaign.

Yellowknife – July 18, 2024
News Releases

The Child and Family Services (CFS) system continues to make progress in transforming into a culturally safe system that supports children and youth in a meaningful way while keeping families together.

Yellowknife – July 17, 2024
News Releases

Health and Social Services Minister Lesa Semmler is pleased to announce the 2024 recipients of the $1.75 million Anti-Poverty Fund.

Yellowknife – June 19, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the new Extended Health Benefits Program, which takes effect on September 3, 2024.

To apply, residents must:

Yellowknife – June 11, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to remind Members of the funding made available by the Department of Health and Social Services supporting the delivery of community-based programs focused on mental wellness and addiction recovery.

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