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.
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Yellowknife –
June 26, 2026
Media Statement
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.
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J.
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2026
Media Statement
Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on Child and Family Services and recent public discussion about the findings:
June 4, 2026
Media Statement
Vince McKay, Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC), issued the following statement today after the Legislative Assembly passed Bill 48, An Act to Amend the Workers’ Compensation Act, No. 2:
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2026
Media Statement
Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories, issued the following statement today regarding the Government of the Northwest Territories’ approach to encampments in Yellowknife and the completion of a new Encampment Response Framework.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2026
Media Statement
As Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon prepares to conclude her service as Governor General of Canada, Premier Simpson extends his thanks for her leadership and lifelong dedication to Canada and the North.
Yellowknife –
June 1, 2026
Media Statement
Jay Macdonald, Minister of Justice, issued the following statement today after the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act was introduced in the Legislative Assembly.
“Every Northerner deserves to feel safe in their home, in their neighbourhood, and in their community.