The Northwest Territories is bringing a strong message to the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland.
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As a territory, we are responsible for less than 0.2% of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas emissions.
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Yellowknife –
October 29, 2021
News Releases
Yellowknife –
October 29, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has amended the Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy Directive and increased short-term operational funding for businesses to further support them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yellowknife –
October 26, 2021
News Releases
With the support of the Gwich’in Tribal Council, the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT) has created the Kristine McLeod Emerging Indigenous Leader Award to honour the memory of the young leader who passed away unexpectedly in August 2021.
Yellowknife –
October 21, 2021
News Releases
Some NWT communities will now be able to recycle an expanded list of electronics.
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
News Releases
The Department of Health and Social Services, in conjunction with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, is introducing a new COVID-19 at-home student screening program to help protect the unvaccinated NWT student population (ages 5-11).
Yellowknife –
October 18, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is introducing amendments to the GNWT COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, which expand application of the policy to all employees of the GNWT. As of November 30th, 2021, all GNWT employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Yellowknife –
October 15, 2021
News Releases
Shane Thompson, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, announced today that he is taking action under the Emergency Management Act (EMA) to address the urgent need for a temporary day shelter in Yellowknife.
Yellowknife –
October 12, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is announcing that residents will have a new way to access their COVID-19 vaccination records. Residents will be able to download an updated Proof of Vaccination Credential (PVC) through a self-serve online form.
Yellowknife –
October 8, 2021
News Releases
Today, Minister of Justice, R.J. Simpson announced the judicial appointment of Jeannie Scott to the Territorial Court of the Northwest Territories. This appointment is effective October 8, 2021.
Yellowknife –
October 8, 2021
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (NWT) and Canada are working together collaboratively to ensure activities are completed to minimize potential risk at the former Ptarmigan Mine site.
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