Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding Imperial Oil’s announcement about future operations in Norman Wells:
Newsroom
January 30, 2026
Media Statement
Tuktoyaktuk –
January 22, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Lucy Kuptana issued the following statement today in response to the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation election results and reinstatement of Cabinet portfolios:
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
With the results of the election of the Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation now confirmed, Minister Lucy Kuptana has resumed her role on the Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
January 21, 2026
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair:
“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I congratulate Erwin Elias on his election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
Yellowknife –
December 19, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the independent investigation into education bodies in the Dehcho region:
Yellowknife –
December 18, 2025
Media Statement
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s decision to provide Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) financing to Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., the operator of the Ekati Diamond Mine:
Yellowknife –
December 18, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following statement today:
Yellowknife –
December 16, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding interim Cabinet arrangements:
“Earlier today, Minister Lucy Kuptana advised me that she has decided to seek election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.
Yellowknife –
December 15, 2025
Media Statement
Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today marking the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report:
Yellowknife –
December 10, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement on the Northwest Territories’ participation at the Resourcing Tomorrow Mining Conference in London, United Kingdom: