Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories made a mandate commitment to develop a territorial climate change strategy that takes into account Northern energy demands and the cost of living, while reflecting international and national commitments to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Newsroom
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2019
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework 2019-2023 Action Plan — the first of two five-year Action Plans to guide the implementation of the 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework.
August 10, 2018
Public Service Announcement
August 7, 2018, Yellowknife, NT – The Government of the Northwest Territories and Government of Canada are advising residents of a low health risk associated with some activities on the former Pine Point Railbed.
June 1, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on June 1, 2018
February 14, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on February 14, 2018
January 10, 2018
News Releases
ENTERPRISE (January 10, 2018) - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) is pleased to extend its congratulations to the Hamlet of Enterprise on becoming the first community to achieve official FireSmart recognition status in the Northwest Territories.
October 3, 2017
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered October 3, 2017
Mr. Speaker, since 2013, September 30th has been marked as Orange Shirt Day, a day for all Canadians to remember the survivors of the residential school system.
September 25, 2017
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Delivered on September 25, 2017
July 26, 2017
Media Advisory
(Yellowknife, NT – July 26, 2017) - The Government of the Northwest Territories is hosting a unique wildlife survey as part of a nation-wide project to help connect Canadians with nature and showcase the wealth of our biodiversity.
February 7, 2017
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Mr. Speaker, caribou herds across northern Canada have been declining. Many are at or near historic low numbers.