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.
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Yellowknife –
June 15, 2020
News Releases
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.
Yellowknife –
May 29, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, earlier I spoke about our public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today I would like to highlight how our health and social services system is responding to this unprecedented challenge.
Yellowknife –
May 27, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
When the Legislative Assembly shut down in March due to the COVID Health State of Emergency, the Government of the Northwest Territories was well into its annual budgeting process.
Yellowknife –
May 15, 2020
News Releases
Leadership continues from local business across the Northwest Territories (NWT) in filling the need for high-quality sanitizer during the COVID-19 crisis.
Yellowknife –
May 7, 2020
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Hello everyone and thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today.
Yellowknife –
April 27, 2020
News Releases
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) is now accepting funding applications from Northwest Territories (NWT) businesses and artists interested in manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as other non-medical products.