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:
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Yellowknife –
June 19, 2024
Public Service Announcement
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.
Yellowknife –
June 6, 2024
News Releases
Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, has announced this year’s recipients of the Healthy Choices Fund.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 2024 Accessibility Impact Awards.
May 30, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, the 20th Legislative Assembly has made access to health care one of our top priorities. I am happy to share that as of today May 30th, the Łıwegǫ̀atı building is open to the public.
May 29, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Yellowknife –
May 27, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking feedback from the public and stakeholders on the proposed Meat Processing Safety Regulations.
Yellowknife –
May 13, 2024
Media Statement
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler extends heartfelt appreciation to nurses in the following statement for National Nursing Week:
May 6, 2024
Public Service Announcement
Today is the first day of Mental Health Week - a yearly event celebrated across Canada. This year the theme is compassion and how it connects us all.
Yellowknife –
May 1, 2024
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is inviting interested members of the public to apply to serve as a representative on the NWT Mental Wellness and Addictions Recovery (MWAR) Advisory Group.