Effective July 1, 2026, patients waiting in hospital for long-term care placement will pay the same accommodation fee they would pay in a long-term care facility.
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Yellowknife –
June 9, 2026
News Releases
Yellowknife –
June 9, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is investing $400,275 through the Regional Youth Sporting Events (RYSE) Program for 2026–2027 to support youth sport and recreation opportunities across the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
June 8, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is updating how medical travel benefits are administered for residents who have a valid NWT health care card and do not have medical travel coverage through another program, employer plan, or private insurance.
Yellowknife –
June 5, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Primary and Community Health Care Framework, setting a long-term direction for primary and community health care across the territory.
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2026
News Releases
Following its tabling in the Legislative Assembly by Premier R.J.
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), in partnership with the Tłı̨chǫ Government, is making steady progress on the Dehk’è Frank Channel Bridge Replacement Project on Highway 3.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2026
News Releases
Today, the Minister of Finance tabled the Indigenous Employment Plan Results Report in the Legislative Assembly.
Yellowknife –
June 3, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories is taking steps to resume dental services in communities by improving the safety and readiness of dental equipment in health centres and confirming contracts for visiting dental service providers in several locations.
Yellowknife –
June 2, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories has released the Cancer Care Vision: A Living Framework for Quality and Priorities in the Northwest Territories (the Vision). It is a guide that sets shared direction for how cancer care will be planned, coordinated, and improved over time.
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Yellowknife –
May 28, 2026
News Releases
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada released a report today on Child and Family Services in the Northwest Territories.