Northwest Territories News

The Northwest Territories News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. Polar Knowledge Canada provides $1.7 million toward Yukon Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies

    As this year’s wildfire season has shown us, Northern and Indigenous communities are already feeling the devastating effects of climate change, and it’s crucial that they have the tools they need to lead on adapting to the changing environment.

  2. Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Canada, Northwest Territories and Yukon sign historic Western Arctic – Tariuq (Offshore) Accord

    Today, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair and Chief Executive Officer Duane Ningaqsiq Smith; the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; the Honourable Caroline Cochrane, Premier of the Northwest Territories; and the Honourable Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon, signed the Western Arctic – Tariuq (Offshore) Accord on behalf of their respective governments.

  3. Northwest Territories organizations receive support to prevent homelessness in Indigenous communities

    Every Canadian deserves a safe place to call home. Investments in safe, inclusive, and stable housing help Canadians experiencing or at risk of homelessness access the community-based supports they need, in order to make housing their reality.

  4. Media Advisory: Reaching Home Announcement in Yellowknife

    Members of the media are invited to join an announcement with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, Paulie Chinna, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories, and Eleanor Young, President and CEO of Housing Northwest Territories.

  5. Canada and the Northwest Territories invest in the nation’s most northerly fibre optic link

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, Diane Archie, N.W.T Minister of Infrastructure, on behalf of Caroline Wawzonek, N.W.T. Minister of Finance, and Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, announced a joint investment of more than $19.7 million for the construction of a fibre optic line from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk, bringing highspeed fibre optic communications to Tuktoyaktuk.

  6. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Inuvik

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, Diane Archie, N.W.T. Minister of Infrastructure, and Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation.

  7. The Government of Canada invests to protect Tuktoyaktuk from coastal erosion

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, His Worship Erwin Elias, Mayor of Tuktoyaktuk, and Duane Smith, Chair and CEO of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, announced a federal investment of more than $53.7 million to mitigate current and future impacts of climate change on the shoreline of the Inuvialuit community of Tuktoyaktuk.

  8. Government of Canada to announce funds for projects in Yellowknife to empower seniors

    Michael V. Mcleod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Labour and Seniors, Seamus O’Regan Jr., will announce funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program for four community-based projects to support seniors in Yellowknife. This investment will assist local organizations in empowering seniors within their communities.

  9. Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning and Minister for the Status of Women, Natalie Jameson, will deliver remarks as co-chairs following the Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care, in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

  10. The Government of Canada and Northwest Territories Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for Canadians

    Today, the Government of Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories are taking the next step by announcing an agreement in principle for a shared plan that will invest $361 million in federal funding over 10 years in Northwest Territories, including $73 million for a new bilateral agreement focusing on shared health priorities. This investment also includes $150 million in CHT growth since 2022-2023, a guaranteed 5 per cent growth to the CHT for the next five years (expected additional value of $20 million over 10 years), and $2 million through an immediate one-time CHT top-up to address urgent needs.

  11. MP McLeod announces support of over $472,000 for accessibility improvements at two recreational facilities in Yellowknife

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada has invested over $472,000 in a project by the City of Yellowknife to reduce barriers at two local recreational facilities to ensure they are more accessible to visitors and residents.

  12. Michael McLeod, MP for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, will make an announcement regarding accessibility improvements at Yellowknife's Fieldhouse and Multiplex

    Please be advised that Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make an announcement tomorrow at Yellowknife's Fieldhouse.

  13. New agreement creates opportunities for local Indigenous Peoples to participate in the Giant Mine Remediation Project

    Today, the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the Government of Canada celebrated the signing of a procurement framework agreement with respect to the Giant Mine Remediation Project, which is the culmination of continued partnership and collaboration.

  14. Government of Canada to make important announcement on HIV and the Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF)

    On behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, will make an important funding announcement regarding HIV and the Hepatitis C Community Action Fund (CAF).

  15. Minister Marci Ien meets with representatives of the Dechinta Initiatives 

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth met with community leaders and families who have been impacted by the Northwest Territories wildfires.

  16. Backgrounder: Funding supports Northwest Territories-based Indigenous women’s organization to prevent and address gender-based violence 

    In January 2022, Women and Gender Equality Canada launched a call for proposals to bolster the capacity of Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations to provide gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programs to address the root causes of violence.

  17. The Government of Canada provides funding to Northwest Territories to support crisis hotlines, lifelines for survivors of gender-based violence

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, was joined by the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women for the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services for the Northwest Territories, and the Honourable Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, to announce $500,000 to support crisis hotlines in Northwest Territories until March 31, 2026.

  18. Minister Vandal announces over $1.2 million in investments toward Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

    Government of Canada announces over $1.2 million to support Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

  19. Minister Vandal announces investment of over $1.2 million for Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

    Government of Canada announces over $1.2 million to support Indigenous tourism projects in the Northwest Territories

  20. Government of Canada to Announce Support for Crisis Hotlines in Northwest Territories

    Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women for the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Julie Green, Minister of Health and Social Services for the Northwest Territories, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, for an announcement to support crisis hotlines across the Northwest Territories.

  21. Renewed and expanded funding for food production in the Northwest Territories

    A renewed funding partnership between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will see an investment of $7.6 million to strengthen the competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of the agriculture, agri‐food sector in the Northwest Territories (NWT) over the next 5 years.

  22. Minister Vandal highlights budget investments to make life more affordable

    Today the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, was in Yellowknife to highlight Budget 2023: A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future and investments to make life more affordable.

  23. MP Michael McLeod announces over $1 million in funding for the Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation and the Northern Mosaic Network

    The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them.

  24. Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments in Indigenous tourism and economic development experiences in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories

    Federal funding for Indigenous tourism initiatives in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories

  25. Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces federal investments in Indigenous tourism and economic development experiences in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories

    Federal funding for Indigenous tourism initiatives in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories

  26. MP McLeod announces investment to help build commercial infrastructure in the Northwest Territories

    Government of Canada invests over $498,000 to support the development of the Sundog Business Park in Hay River, Northwest Territories #GoC #CanNor #NWT @GCCanNor @GovCanNorth

  27. MP McLeod announces federal investments in Northwest Territories’ fishing industry

    Government of Canada invests $1 million in the winter fishery in the Northwest Territories #GoC #CanNor #NWT @GCCanNor @GovCanNorth

  28. Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories and territorial partners renew investment that puts patients first

    Patients, their families, and caregivers have unique insights about themselves and what matters when they are receiving health care services. Through their lived experience, patients bring valuable firsthand perspectives to research that help lead to new and better ways of delivering care that will improve the health of all people in Canada.

  29. Minister Vandal announces an investment of over $90,000 through CanNor to support  innovation in the agri-food sector of the Northwest Territories

    Everyone deserves access to affordable, fresh food, no matter where they live. That's why the government of Canada is making strategic investments to offset the high costs of labour, transportation, and socio-economic challenges that impact the ability of northerners and Indigenous peoples to grow, harvest and buy local food.

  30. MP Michael McLeod announces support for business innovation and economic growth in the Northwest Territories

    Building a strong economy means supporting businesses as they adapt, grow and seek out new economic opportunities. In the Northwest Territories (NWT), Indigenous and Northern businesses are building a path forward through creativity, new ideas and innovation, and diversifying our economy, and the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to support businesses and create good jobs Northerners can depend on.

  31. CanNor makes key investments to support innovation and diversification in the Northwest Territories

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament, Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, announced investments of over $210,000, delivered by CanNor, to support three projects that enhance economic development in the Northwest Territories (NWT) through innovation and diversification.

  32. Canada and the Northwest Territories invest in Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway improvements

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, and Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure of the Northwest Territories, announced joint funding of $14 million for the rehabilitation of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway.

  33. Media Advisory: Rural Infrastructure Announcement in the Northwest Territories

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, and Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure of the Northwest Territories.

  34. Public spaces across the Northwest Territories to benefit from improved ventilation infrastructure 

    Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, December 19, 2022—Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, and Diane Archie, Minister of Infrastructure, announced $4,150,000 in federal funding to improve ventilation in four public buildings in the Northwest Territories.

  35. Backgrounder: Public spaces across the Northwest Territories to benefit from improved ventilation infrastructure 

    Federal funding of $4,150,000 is provided through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure stream (CVRIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and will support four projects in communities across the Northwest Territories.

  36. Polar Knowledge Canada and the Canadian Museum of Nature partner to advance biodiversity and climate change research in the Arctic

    Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) and the Canadian Museum of Nature have signed a Letter of Agreement to continue collaborating on research and monitoring in the North and Arctic to further understand rapidly changing northern ecosystems.

  37. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with the Northwest Territories

    For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long wait lists and too few high-quality child care options. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, giving children the best possible start in life and making life more affordable for families across Canada.

  38. Lucassie Arragutainaq receives the 2022 Northern Science Award for advancing Inuit research and scientific knowledge

    Polar Knowledge Canada was proud to present the 2022 Northern Science Award to Lucassie Arragutainaq, of Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, at the ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting.

  39. Infrastructure funding will support the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated to address regional housing needs

    Today, Charles McNeely, Chairperson of the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, marked a historic investment for housing and infrastructure in the communities of Colville Lake, Fort Good Hope, Norman Wells and Tulita.

  40. Canada and the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated to make an announcement on Indigenous infrastructure

    The Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, Michael McLeod, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; joined by Charles McNeely, Chairperson of the Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, will announce historic investments in Indigenous infrastructure.

  41. Minister Dan Vandal highlights how the Fall Economic Statement helps make life more affordable and announces funding to support Javaroma's business expansion in downtown Yellowknife

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament, Northwest Territories, announced an investment of $86,602, delivered by CanNor, to assist Javaroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea to expand their business operations into the YK Centre Mall in downtown Yellowknife.

  42. The Honourable Dan Vandal to announce funding to support Yellowknife's Javaroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea and highlight how the 2022 Fall Economic Statement will make life more affordable

    Please be advised that The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding the Javaroma Gourmet Coffee and Tea business expansion and deliver remarks on the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.

  43. Minister Vandal announces funding to build a greener future in the Dehcho Region, creating jobs and making life more affordable

    The Dehcho Region is aiming to reduce its reliance on costly, highly polluting diesel with two new initiatives that will increase energy efficiency, create jobs and explore clean energy opportunities for its communities.

  44. Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat Station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Finishes Operational Season

    Yellowknife, Northwest Territories - The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut has wrapped up its season, and closed on October 25, 2022.

  45. Minister Dan Vandal announces funding to help support continued growth and innovation in NWT during Small Business Week

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, announced an investment of $50,000, delivered by CanNor, for the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce as they host two local business capacity development events in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

  46. Nahʔą Dehé Dene Band, Dehcho First Nations and Parks Canada sign the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement for Nahanni National Park Reserve 

    Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé (Following the Words of Our Elders) Agreement includes a new model for the Nahanni National Park Reserve cooperative management body, and additional provisions for economic benefits and employment and training opportunities.

  47. Signing of the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement for Nahanni National Park Reserve

    Signing of the Ndahecho Gondié Gháádé Agreement for Nahanni National Park Reserve.

  48. Northern and Indigenous partners gather for the 3rd annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting

    Indigenous, federal, territorial and provincial partners gathered in Yellowknife today to discuss priorities and next steps in the implementation of Canada’s Arctic and Northern Policy Framework (the Framework) at the third annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting.

  49. Canadian Coast Guard celebrates 60th Anniversary, demonstrates Arctic environmental response capacity in Iqaluit, Nunavut

    Yellowknife, Northwest Territories - A busy week of environmental response training ended in celebration with a community open house event in Iqaluit, Nunavut, last week.

  50. Communities in the Northwest Territories to benefit from improved critical community and recreational infrastructure   

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Shane Thompson, Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Minister of Lands, and Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs; and Her Worship Rebecca Alty, President of the Northwest Territories Association of Communities and Mayor of the City of Yellowknife, announced funding totaling over $26 million for ten projects across the territory that will improve recreational infrastructure and increase protection from wildfires. Together, Canada, the Northwest Territories and First Nation communities are working to ensure health and safety of all residents, advance meaningful reconciliation, including economic reconciliation, and strengthen First Nations communities across the North.