YELLOWKNIFE (July 10, 2025) –Effective September 1, 2025, the Northwest Territories minimum wage will increase from $16.70 per hour to $16.95 per hour. This increase is based on the percentage changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average hourly wage for 2024.
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Yellowknife –
July 10, 2025
News Releases
Yellowknife –
July 3, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Department of Education, Culture and Employment has been monitoring the recent enhancements made to the Income Assistance programs to ensure they are meeting the needs of NWT residents.
Yellowknife –
June 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The second Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) application intake period for 2025 will open from 9am MST on July 2 to 5pm MST on July 9, 2025. Eligible individuals can apply online on the Northwest Territories Nominee Program website.
Yellowknife –
June 26, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today on federal immigration policy and the urgent need to restore the Northwest Territories’ nominee allocations:
Yellowknife –
June 26, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Today the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released the What We Heard Report – Approaches to Early Learning and Child Care Space Creation as well as the
Yellowknife –
June 25, 2025
Public Service Announcement
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has received follow-up lead testing results for École William McDonald Middle School and Range Lake North School.
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Yellowknife –
June 20, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to concerns raised about the education system in the Dehcho region:
June 18, 2025
Communiqué
Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Minister Caitlin Cleveland met with Education Leaders one last time before the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting was held in Yellowknife on June 11, 2025.
Yellowknife –
June 11, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland and Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following joint statement today on recent changes to Jordan’s Principle:
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2025
Public Service Announcement
Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released the first edition of the Early Learning Framework.