The Government of the Northwest Territories is moving to expand the scope of the ongoing environmental assessment for the Mackenzie Valley Highway to include the corridor from Norman Wells to a connection with the Dempster Highway.
Newsroom
August 17, 2026
Media Statement
GNWT moves to advance full Mackenzie Valley Highway through one coordinated environmental assessment
Hay River –
August 15, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today in response to the Tłı̨chǫ Government and Yellowknives Dene First Nation announcing that they have reached consensus on a proposed corridor for the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor.
July 21, 2026
Media Statement
The governments of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are committed to strengthening internal trade and reducing unnecessary barriers that make it harder for Canadians to do business across the country.
Yellowknife –
July 20, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today ahead of meetings of Canada’s Premiers and First Ministers in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island:
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Minister Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, issued the following statements today after the Supreme Court of British Columbia appointed Pricewate
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.
June 26, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Macdonald provides a response to Wednesday evening’s plane crash and the loss of three firefighting personnel:
Yellowknife –
June 24, 2026
Media Statement
Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement that it is initiating the process to consider listing the Mackenzie Valley Highway as a project of national interest under the B
Yellowknife –
June 10, 2026
Media Statement
Following meetings with the Taltson Steering Committee in Yellowknife last week, there is renewed momentum behind the Taltson Hydro Expansion Project and a clearer path for the work ahead.