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Yellowknife – August 16, 2022
Media Statement

Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson, joins the RCMP in the Northwest Territories in welcoming its new Commanding Officer of “G” Division, Chief Superintendent Sydney (Syd) Lecky:

Yellowknife – June 16, 2022
Public Service Announcement

Between June 16 and July 25, 2022, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) department of Justice is gathering public feedback on the development of missing persons legislation.

Yellowknife – May 3, 2022
Public Service Announcement

A male inmate who escaped custody from the Fort Smith Correctional Complex on the evening of April 30, 2022, was located and arrested the morning of May 1, 2022, and is now in custody.

Yellowknife – April 4, 2022
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is asking the public to share their views on seasonal time change in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Yellowknife – March 30, 2022
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Hay River – December 10, 2021
News Releases

The Therapeutic Community is an innovative approach taken by the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Corrections Service to support people in custody to be successful in their rehabilitation and reintegration. Today, Minister of Justice R.J.

Yellowknife – December 9, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – October 8, 2021
News Releases

Today, Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson announced the judicial appointment of Jeannie Scott to the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories. This appointment is effective October 8, 2021.

Yellowknife – July 30, 2021
News Releases

Today, R.J. Simpson, Minister of Justice, announced that amendments to the territory’s Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act) are now in effect. These amendments  will strengthen access to information and privacy protections for NWT residents.

 

Yellowknife – July 21, 2021
News Releases

R.J. Simpson, Minister of Justice, today announced that the Hamlet of Fort Liard has been selected to host the Community Safety Officer Pilot Program.

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