Yellowknife, May 25, 2025 –  The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and its partners are aware of a new encampment in Yellowknife.

En réponse au débat public en cours et à l’intérêt croissant pour la modernisation de la Loi sur la fonction publique (LFP), nous souhaitons affirmer notre engagement commun à poursuivre nos discussions sur les dispositions restantes de la LFP, en particulier l’article 41, qui concerne la structure des unités de négociation.

Mr. Speaker, the Northwest Territories is proud to serve as Chair of the Committee on Internal Trade this year, at a time when Canada’s economic unity, supply chain resilience, and competitiveness are more important than ever.

Mr. Speaker, as we move further into the high-risk season for flooding and wildfires, the Government of the Northwest Territories is taking every step to ensure we are ready for emergencies, with the capacity to respond swiftly, coordinate effectively, and work collaboratively with our partners to protect the safety and well-being of NWT residents and communities.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Hay River North, the Premier will be absent from the House for today to host the Western Premier’s Conference here in Yellowknife.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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Mr. Speaker, making health care accessible to every NWT resident is a core mandate priority of this government. People across the NWT access our medical travel program, whether they are travelling to access health services in a regional centre, in the capital, or in the south. This means that a reliable medical travel program is vital to NWT residents and to achieving this mandate priority.

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Mr. Speaker, homelessness is a complex issue that affects all of our communities. The rising cost of living, addictions, and climate emergencies have disproportionately affected our most vulnerable residents. The GNWT is committed to finding solutions that will provide more homes for Northerners.

The GNWT continues to focus on a whole-of-government approach to address homelessness, following the development of A Way Home: A Comprehensive Strategy to Address Homelessness in the Northwest Territories.

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Mr. Speaker, the 20th Legislative Assembly is nearing its midpoint a natural time to reflect, recalibrate, and refocus.

Over the past year and a half, we have worked hard to build the foundation for what lies ahead. We have established strong working relationships across the House, set shared priorities, and begun the important and essential work of implementing the commitments in our mandate. These early steps were about alignment ensuring that the work of government reflects the realities, needs, and aspirations of Northerners.

Le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (GTNO) remercie les membres sortants de la toute première cohorte du Conseil jeunesse sur le changement climatique des TNO. Le recrutement des nouveaux membres qui formeront le prochain groupe du Conseil jeunesse est en cours, les candidatures étant acceptées jusqu’au 28 mai.