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January 30, 2026
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding Imperial Oil’s announcement about future operations in Norman Wells:

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.