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February 20, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – February 19, 2024
Public Service Announcement

Gender-affirming health care services continue to be available in the NWT for transgender residents, including children and youth.

Yellowknife – February 15, 2024
News Releases

In February 2023, the Addictions Prevention and Recovery Services Work Plan was released. Since the plan’s release, 50% of the action items in the Work Plan have been completed.

February 13, 2024
News Releases

The following is being redistributed on behalf of The Government of Canada.

Yellowknife – February 13, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Healthy Choices Fund.

Yellowknife – February 8, 2024
News Releases

An independent evaluation of the Child and Youth Counselling (CYC) Initiative has been completed, and a final report published, including recommendations.

February 6, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2024 Anti-Poverty Fund. The annual $1.75 million fund can be used to support poverty reduction initiatives in communities across the NWT.

January 30, 2024
Public Service Announcement

A survey as been released by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to gather feedback on current mental wellness and addictions recovery services available to NWT residents.

January 29, 2024
Public Service Announcement

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is revising the implementation date of the new Extended Health Benefits Policy to September 1, 2024.

Yellowknife – January 18, 2024
Public Service Announcement

This year, January 21-27 is National Non-Smoking Week! This annual event aims to educate and inform youth and young adults against starting to use tobacco products and helps existing tobacco consumers to quit or limit their intake.  

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