Northwest Territories

Federal government invests in critical highway infrastructure in the Northwest Territories (Fri, 14 Aug 2026)
Highway 8 will become safer and more reliable through a federal investment of $15 million under the Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
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Indigenous-led projects in the NWT to expand businesses and empower youth (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $1,982,199 to support four Indigenous-led projects across the Northwest Territories. Delivered through CanNor, this funding will help improve airline infrastructure in the Sahtu Region and advance timber harvesting in Fort Providence. It will also support software upgrades to improve business operations for Yellowknife companies and empower 30 Indigenous youth in the South Slave Region through an entrepreneurship bootcamp.
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Backgrounder: The Government of Canada invests over $1.9M to support Indigenous economic participation in the Northwest Territories (Mon, 10 Aug 2026)
The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing up to $1,982,199 to four Indigenous-led projects that will help expand business operations and empower Indigenous youth.
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The Government of Canada to announce investments supporting Indigenous-led economic development and infrastructure in the Northwest Territories (Fri, 07 Aug 2026)
Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, will announce funding for four Indigenous-led projects that strengthen the Northwest Territories’ economy and infrastructure.
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Canada and Northwest Territories partner to build more homes and essential infrastructure (Mon, 27 Jul 2026)
Building a strong Canada starts with increasing housing supply, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting growing communities.
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Housing and Infrastructure Announcement in Yellowknife (Fri, 24 Jul 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and the Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing Northwest Territories.
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Minister Alty highlights increased Canada Child Benefit support for families in the Northwest Territories (Mon, 20 Jul 2026)
Enhanced tax-free support to benefit nearly 4,500 families in the Northwest Territories starting July 20, 2026.
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GNWT and Canada Water Agency Commit to Shared Freshwater Priorities in the Northwest Territories (Thu, 16 Jul 2026)
The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Canada Water Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) earlier this week to strengthen collaboration on shared freshwater priorities and advance the protection and stewardship of freshwater ecosystems across the Northwest Territories.
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Government of Canada invests in key infrastructure at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (Thu, 02 Jul 2026)
Today, Member of Parliament for the Yukon and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, Dr. Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.
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Polar Knowledge Canada awards $180,000 in scholarships, awards and fellowships to support early-career Northern and polar researchers (Fri, 26 Jun 2026)
Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is proud to announce support for 10 exceptional students and early-career researchers through its annual scholarship, award and fellowship programs, totaling $180,000 in funding.
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