Unprecedented times are being met with unprecedented measures as the Northwest Territories responds to COVID-19.
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Yellowknife –
April 8, 2020
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Yellowknife –
April 7, 2020
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Premier Caroline Cochrane announced that she will assume the portfolio of Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) effective today.
Yellowknife –
March 31, 2020
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The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the physical distancing and isolation measures used to combat the spread of COVID-19 have created new and very real economic stress on Northwest Territories (NWT) residents, families, businesses, Indigenous governments, and communitie
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2020
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Everyone is urged to Protect Our Elders in two new campaigns to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The Northwest Territories Association of Communities (NWTAC), Music NWT, and the GNWT have teamed up to run these campaigns.
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2020
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Today, Premier Caroline Cochrane announced the appointment of Mr. Russ Neudorf as the Associate Deputy Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA).
Yellowknife –
March 30, 2020
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The attached is being released on behalf of Indigenous Services Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
March 27, 2020
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Effective March 24, 2020, the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), Paulie Chinna, declared a territory-wide State of Emergency under the Emergency Management Act to support ongoing efforts to protect public health in the Northwest Territories.
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Yellowknife –
March 25, 2020
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Minister of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) R.J.
Yellowknife –
March 24, 2020
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Government of the Northwest Territories departments are working together with community governments and other organizations and agencies to monitor and respond to potential threats to public safety, communities and critical infrastructure in the Northwest Territories.
Yellowknife –
March 23, 2020
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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Diane Thom, is announcing the following adjustments to health and social services operations that create new pathways to access care, while also enhancing social distancing.