The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) understands the importance of essential fuel deliveries for residents and businesses in northern communities. It has been a priority for the GNWT that this work continues uninterrupted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Yellowknife –
April 15, 2020
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Yellowknife –
April 15, 2020
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Minister Caroline Wawzonek confirmed today that the GNWT has enacted the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19) Regulations, a new temporary regulation that offers tenants a mechanism to defer their rent if they have lost their job or have had a significant decline in their income during the
Yellowknife –
April 10, 2020
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The Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment (ITI) is postponing the opening of Northwest Territories parks. An opening date for the 2020 park season has not been confirmed at this time.
Yellowknife –
April 9, 2020
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Minister of Finance, Caroline Wawzonek, today outlined the Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT’s) position on the sale and availability of liquor during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
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Yellowknife –
April 8, 2020
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Unprecedented times are being met with unprecedented measures as the Northwest Territories responds to COVID-19.
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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
News Releases
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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