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Yellowknife – November 4, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of Currie Dixon:

“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I extend my sincere congratulations to Currie Dixon, who Yukoners have chosen as their new Premier-elect.

Yellowknife – October 30, 2025
Media Statement

“After carefully reviewing our options, the Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking an injunction pausing the discontinuance process and was recently granted a leave to appeal to the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) decision to dismiss our complaint regarding the Meander River Su

Yellowknife – October 20, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to recent discussion about the state of the Northwest Territories’ mining industry:

October 17, 2025
Media Statement

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today on the restoration of the Northwest Territories’ 2025 nominee allocation:

Yellowknife – October 17, 2025
Media Statement

Jay Macdonald, Minister of Justice, issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement on building safer communities.

Yellowknife – October 1, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the election of the Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief:

“On behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, I extend my sincere congratulations to Jackson Lafferty on his reelection as Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief.

Yellowknife – September 23, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

Yellowknife – September 15, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson extends his deepest condolences on the passing of Sam Gargan, a respected Elder, leader, and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly whose lifelong service to the people of the Dehcho and the Northwest Territories leaves an enduring legacy.

Hay River – August 12, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today to mark the 20th anniversary of the Tłı̨chǫ Government:

Norman Wells – July 28, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today following his participation in the community celebration of the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Government Final Self-Government Agreement in Norman Wells:

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