The Evacuee Income Disruption Support (EIDS) program assists NWT residents who have lost employment income during extended evacuation periods. It provides financial support to adults 17+ whose employment has been disrupted by an evacuation lasting more than seven days.
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Yellowknife –
August 21, 2023
Public Service Announcement
Yellowknife –
August 15, 2023
News Releases
Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Shane Thompson is declaring a Territorial State of Emergency under the Emergency Management Act to allow the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to acquire and deploy the necessary resources to support the management of this unprecedented
Yellowknife –
August 15, 2023
Media Advisory
Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.
August 15, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin
The NWT Territorial Emergency Management Organization is fully activated. The next Public Safety Bulletin can be expected Wednesday, August 16.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2023
News Releases
The final report on the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) Immigration Strategy 2017-2022 shows improved immigration outcomes in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
August 14, 2023
Media Advisory
Ministerial Travel
Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of August 14, 2023.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2023
Media Advisory
Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2023
News Releases
The Government of Canada is providing assistance to support the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with wildfire and emergency response management during this unprecedented wildfire season.
Yellowknife –
August 14, 2023
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Report on the Review of GNWT Procurement Policies and Practices, which outlines a comprehensive plan to maximize benefits for Northwest Territories’ (NWT) residents and businesses by improving government contracting and purchasin
August 14, 2023
Public Safety Bulletin
The NWT Territorial Emergency Management Organization is fully activated. The next Public Safety Bulletin can be expected Tuesday, August 15 by 1900hrs.