Jay Macdonald, Minister of Justice, issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent announcement on building safer communities.
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Yellowknife –
October 17, 2025
Media Statement
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:
Yellowknife –
July 14, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today following the public release of the third-party investigation into elevated lead levels in school drinking water systems:
Hay River –
July 9, 2025
Media Statement
Hay River (July 9, 2025) - Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on Premier P.J. Akeeagok’s announcement that he will not seek re-election this fall:
Tulita –
June 30, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler has completed a successful visit to the Sahtu Region, where she was joined by Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) Public Administrator Dan Florizone along with MLA McNeely.
Yellowknife –
June 26, 2025
Media Statement
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today on federal immigration policy and the urgent need to restore the Northwest Territories’ nominee allocations: