The Government of the Northwest Territories has amended the Employment Standards Act and Regulations to provide protection to NWT workers and flexibility to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic and future emergencies. These changes come into effect July 1, 2021.
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Yellowknife –
June 30, 2021
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Yellowknife –
June 29, 2021
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Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) today announced new engagements with stakeholders and partners to help advance a Northwest Territories (NWT) Knowledge Economy (KE).
Yellowknife –
June 29, 2021
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The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is easing indoor gathering restrictions for all Northwest Territories’ residents.
Yellowknife –
June 28, 2021
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Flood-affected residents, small businesses, and community governments in flood-impacted communities will get enhanced disaster assistance to recover and rebuild after unprecedented flooding.
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Yellowknife –
June 22, 2021
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce vaccine opportunities have been provided to youth in all 33 NWT communities. Going forward, vaccine will be available in every health centre in the territory to ensure timely, equitable access for all residents.
Yellowknife –
June 21, 2021
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The Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) is changing self-isolation requirements for all Northwest Territories’ residents, starting today at 5:00 p.m.
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Yellowknife –
June 9, 2021
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Today, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released Emerging Wisely 2021: Step by Step Together, its plan for easing and ending pandemic restrictions.
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Yellowknife –
June 8, 2021
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Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the following changes to portfolio assignments for Members of the Executive Council today:
Hon. Shane Thompson: Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Responsible for Youth
Yellowknife –
June 7, 2021
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Today, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) Caroline Wawzonek announced two new support programs for licensed tourism operators and licensed accommodation providers across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Yellowknife –
June 4, 2021
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Today, Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible Northwest Territories Housing Corporation (NWTHC) announced the opening of new environmentally-friendly 8-Plex in Sissons Court in Yellowknife.