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Yellowknife – June 26, 2026
Media Statement

Minister Caroline Wawzonek and Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statements today as the 2026 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference concluded in Yellowknife, marking the end of the Northwest Territories’ role as co-chair.

 

Yellowknife – May 19, 2026
Media Statement

Minister Jay Macdonald, Minister Caitlin Cleveland, and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the launch of the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board’s new Regional Database and Major Project Review Tool.

Yellowknife – January 30, 2023
News Releases

Last week Cabinet members and officials from the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) attended the Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) Roundup conference in Vancouver to promote the territory’s mineral resource, exploration, and development sector.

Yellowknife – June 15, 2022
Media Statement

The following media statement was issued by Diane Archie, Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure, and Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, on their participation in the Arctic Development Expo.

Yellowknife – August 19, 2020
News Releases

Premier Caroline Cochrane announced today that Minister Katrina Nokleby’s appointments as Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment and Minister of Infrastructure have been revoked effective immediately.

Yellowknife – June 12, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted every aspect of life in our territory.  

Yellowknife – May 29, 2020
Media Statement

Premier Cochrane and Minister Nokleby issued the following joint statement on working in partnership with Members of the Legislative Assembly on behalf of all residents of the Northwest Territories:

Yellowknife – May 29, 2020
Media Statement

Premier Cochrane and Minister Nokleby issued the following joint statement on working in partnership with Members of the Legislative Assembly on behalf of all residents of the Northwest Territories:

 

Yellowknife – April 15, 2020
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the importance of essential fuel deliveries for residents and businesses in northern communities. It has been a priority for the GNWT that this work continues uninterrupted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yellowknife – March 31, 2020
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the physical distancing and isolation measures used to combat the spread of COVID-19 have created new and very real economic stress on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, families, businesses, Indigenous governments, and communitie

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