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Yellowknife – June 8, 2026
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek respond to the signing of the Mackenzie Valley Highway Memorandum of Understanding by Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Gwich’in Tribal Council, and Pehdzéh Kı̨ First Nation

Premier R.J.
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Yellowknife – June 4, 2026
Media Statement

Minister Semmler responds to Auditor General’s report on Child and Family Services

Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s report on Child and Family Services and recent public discussion about the findings:
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Yellowknife – May 29, 2026
Media Statement

Minister McKay introduces legislation to strengthen presumptive coverage for firefighters and first responders

Vince McKay, Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission, issued the following statement today after legislation to strengthen presumptive coverage for firefighters and first responders was introduced in the Legislative Assembly.
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Yellowknife – May 28, 2026
Media Statement

Improving How We Plan and Invest in the Northwest Territories’ Power System

Minister Vince McKay and Minister Caroline Wawzonek issued the following statements today regarding electricity system planning in the Northwest Territories.

Minister Vince McKay, Minister of Infrastructure
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Yellowknife – March 23, 2026
Media Statement

Minister Caroline Wawzonek highlights next steps following meetings with the Major Projects Office on NWT strategic infrastructure projects

Minister Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Finance and Minister of Strategic Infrastructure, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following statement today following meetings with the Major Projects Office in Calgary:
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Yellowknife – December 18, 2025
Media Statement

Minister Lesa Semmler reflects on progress in Health and Social Services in 2025

Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following statement today:
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Yellowknife – December 10, 2025
Media Statement

Minister Cleveland Advocates for the Northwest Territories at Resourcing Tomorrow Mining Conference

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:
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Yellowknife – December 5, 2025
Media Statement

Minister Caitlin Cleveland announces proactive measures to protect drinking water safety in NWT schools

Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to the latest drinking water test results from NWT schools:
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Yellowknife – November 20, 2025
Media Statement

Premier Simpson highlights progress and Northern leadership on internal trade

Northwest Territories Premier R. J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the success of the Committee on Internal Trade:
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Hay River – August 12, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson marks 20th anniversary of the Tłı̨chǫ Government

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