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Yellowknife – February 29, 2024
News Releases

To understand the full scope of the emergency management activities associated with the 2023 wildfire season and improve future emergency response, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will undergo the biggest after-action review in its history.

February 21, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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February 20, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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February 19, 2024
Media Advisory

Ministerial Travel

Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of February 15.

Yellowknife – February 15, 2024
Communiqué

The attached documents replace the communique previously issued on 2/14/2024. They are being distributed on behalf of the Council of Leaders of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Canada.

Yellowknife – February 6, 2024
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – January 30, 2024
News Releases

Premier R.J. Simpson announced today that John MacDonald will assume the role of Secretary to Cabinet and Deputy Minister of the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, effective immediately.

January 19, 2024
Media Statement

Today, Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement to congratulate the Government of Nunavut, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc, and all Nunavummiut on the signing of the final devolution agreement:

Yellowknife – January 19, 2024
News Releases

Minister of Justice R.J. Simpson announced today the judicial appointment of Mr. Gary Magee to the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories. This appointment will be effective January 17, 2024.

Yellowknife – November 1, 2023
Media Statement

Premier Cochrane issued the following statement today on the passing of Chief Edward Sangris:

 

“I, along with residents of N’dilo, Dettah, Yellowknife and the Northwest Territories, am saddened to hear of the passing of Chief Edward (Eddie) Sangris.

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