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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.

Yellowknife – February 4, 2021
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

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Yellowknife – January 27, 2021
News Releases

Today the Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson, announced new regulations under the Residential Tenancies Act to replace those put in place on April 9, 2020 to help tenants impacted by COVID-19.

Yellowknife – January 12, 2021
Media Statement

Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure issued the following reaction on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories to news about Air Canada route changes: