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Yellowknife – December 18, 2025
Media Statement

Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today in response to the Government of Canada’s decision to provide Large Enterprise Tariff Loan (LETL) financing to Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., the operator of the Ekati Diamond Mine:

Yellowknife – December 18, 2025
Media Statement

Minister of Health and Social Services Lesa Semmler issued the following statement today:

Yellowknife – December 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Driving on winter and ice roads in the Northwest Territories comes with unique challenges. These roads support community resupply and see increased commercial and residential traffic throughout the winter, especially from December to March and particularly on the Mackenzie Valley Winter Road.

Yellowknife – December 17, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Amendments to the Driver’s Licence Regulations and General Identification Card Regulations are set to come into force by the end of January 2026.

Yellowknife – December 16, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today regarding interim Cabinet arrangements:

“Earlier today, Minister Lucy Kuptana advised me that she has decided to seek election as Chair of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.

Yellowknife – December 16, 2025
News Releases

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has created new Northwest Territories Defensive Firefighter Training (NWT-DFT) materials to support fire departments in small communities across the territory.

Yellowknife – December 16, 2025
Public Service Announcement

Unearthed is a new Mezzanine Art Gallery exhibition at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre (PWNHC) featuring ceramic sculptures by Yellowknife artist Maura Meng. This exhibit opens on December 19th. 

Yellowknife – December 15, 2025
Media Statement

Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today marking the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report:

December 15, 2025
Media Advisory
Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of December 16-22, 2025


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