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Yellowknife – December 12, 2019
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories is introducing amendments to the NWT Employment Standards Act and Regulations that provide new and enhanced types of employment leave and will be effective as of January 01, 2020.

Yellowknife – December 12, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, our greatest Northern resource is our people and it is our responsibility to invest in and take steps to ensure their health and well-being.

Yellowknife – December 11, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, The transformation of Aurora College into a polytechnic university is a priority of this Legislative Assembly and I am pleased to say that we continue to make progress.

Yellowknife – November 26, 2019
News Releases

R. J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, addressed the inaugural meeting of the Aurora College Transformation Academic Advisory Council (Academic Advisory Council) earlier today.

Yellowknife – November 2, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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It’s a pleasure to be here this evening at the Dominion Diamond Blue Collar Gala to celebrate trades professionals in our territory and support Skills Canada NWT.

Yellowknife – August 21, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, this Government is committed to ensuring that the people of the Northwest Territories have access to a wealth of high-quality post-secondary education opportunities. Educated citizens are critical to a healthy northern society and a strong and prosperous economy.

Yellowknife – August 21, 2019
News Releases

Caroline Cochrane, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE), today released the Post-Secondary Education Strategic Framework (“the Framework”).

Yellowknife – August 20, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the early years, from birth to age five, are among the most critical for a child’s development.

Yellowknife – August 13, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for ensuring that Income Security programs respond to the needs and realities of residents. I am proud of how this government has increased its financial support to those in greatest need.

Yellowknife – August 13, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories is responsible for ensuring that Income Security programs respond to the needs and realities of residents. I am proud of how this government has increased its financial support to those in greatest need.

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