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Yellowknife – March 17, 2025
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Premier R.J. Simpson Welcomes Prime Minister’s Focus on the North

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, as his first domestic trip as Prime Minister:
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Yellowknife – March 11, 2025
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Minister Semmler Issues Statement on Court Approved Tobacco Compensation Plan

Minister of Health and Social Services, Lesa Semmler, issued the following statement today regarding the court approved plan for tobacco compensation:
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Yellowknife – March 6, 2025
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Premier Simpson Commends Canada’s Commitment to Arctic Security, Calls for Continued Investment in the North

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s announcement of new military investments in the North:
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Yellowknife – March 4, 2025
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Premier R.J. Simpson: U.S. Tariffs Undermine Canada’s Economic Security—But Also Present an Opportunity to Strengthen the North

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and the Canadian government’s newly announced countermeasures:
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March 4, 2025
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Minister Cleveland welcomes federal extension of Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, renews call for a North of 60 incentive

Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Government of Canada’s extension of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) and its impact on the North:
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February 28, 2025
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Minister Caitlin Cleveland spotlights the NWT’s strategic advantage and regulatory modernization at PDAC

Minister Cleveland issued the following statement today regarding the Northwest Territories’ upcoming participation at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention:
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Yellowknife – February 26, 2025
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Minister Cleveland issues a statement on standing together on Pink Shirt Day

Today, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement for Pink Shirt Day:
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Yellowknife – February 18, 2025
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Premier R.J. Simpson commends RCMP’s historic drug seizure, reaffirms GNWT’s commitment to tackling addiction and crime

Premier and Minister of Justice R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding the recent RCMP drug seizure in Yellowknife:
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Hay River – February 1, 2025
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Premier R.J. Simpson condemns U.S. tariffs, reaffirms NWT’s commitment to a united Canadian response

Premier Simpson issued the following statement today regarding the U.S. tariffs on Canada:
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Yellowknife – December 19, 2024
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Minister Wawzonek highlights GNWT actions to address challenges in Norman Wells

Minister of Finance and Infrastructure, Caroline Wawzonek, issued the following statement today regarding the GNWT’s response to the challenges facing Norman Wells and the Sahtu region:
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