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Yellowknife – September 21, 2020
Media Statement

Premier Caroline Cochrane issued the following statement on the passing of former Prime Minister John Turner:

It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of former Prime Minister John Turner over the weekend.

Yellowknife – September 2, 2020
News Releases

Today the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released a discussion paper seeking input on four proposed areas of teaching and research specialization for the polytechnic university that will guide transformational decision-making leading up to its launch.

Yellowknife – August 13, 2020
News Releases

Joyce Taylor has been named as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Northwest Territories Business Development and Investment Corporation (BDIC).

Yellowknife – August 11, 2020
News Releases

Following a revision of the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to enhance support and emphasis on public safety, the Department of Industry Tourism and Investment (ITI) has selected 20 mineral exploration projects to receive program funding for 2020-21. 

Yellowknife – July 7, 2020
Communiqué

Territorial education leaders last week expressed solidarity with current social movements confronting racism against Black and Indigenous peoples, and urged Northwest Territories (NWT) students to reject all forms of racism and intolerance.

Yellowknife – June 15, 2020
News Releases

The NWT has implemented a checkpoint  at the NWT-Alberta border in the Fort Smith area, to maintain protections for COVID-19 in the NWT while respecting deep ties between communities on either side.

Yellowknife – June 12, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted every aspect of life in our territory.  

Yellowknife – June 11, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, the month of June is designated as Senior Citizens Month in the NWT.  It is a time to recognize and show appreciation for the contribution made by seniors and elders to our communities, our families and society in general.

Yellowknife – June 10, 2020
News Releases

Minister of Justice Caroline Wawzonek released a third-party program evaluation and social return on investment (SROI) study on the Integrated Case Management Pilot Program in Yellowknife. 

Yellowknife – June 4, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches

Mr. Speaker, we recognize that supporting vulnerable residents in need of housing or at risk of homelessness across the Northwest Territories is an essential part of the overall response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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