Northwest Territories

The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories, along with the Northwest Territories Power Corporation, invest in Fort Simpson's energy future (Wed, 14 Oct 2026)
The Government of Canada, the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) are investing in local energy infrastructure that will strengthen energy security, support economic development, and improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in Fort Simpson.
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Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories accept the nomination of the Dehcho / Deho / Kuukpak / Nagwichoonjik / Grand Rivière / Fleuve Mackenzie / Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories as a Canadian Heritage River (Thu, 08 Oct 2026)
Heritage rivers reflect the deep cultural connections between waterways, landscapes, wildlife and the people who have lived, travelled and thrived along them for generations.
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Backgrounder : Canada and Northwest Territories partner to improve health infrastructure and access to health care for communities (Mon, 05 Oct 2026)
The federal government is investing $70 299 000 through the Build Communities Strong Fund to support 16 health infrastructure projects across the Northwest Territories. The Government of the Northwest Territories is contributing $23,433,000 towards these projects.
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Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories invest in housing-enabling infrastructure across the territory (Mon, 28 Sep 2026)
The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.
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Backgrounder: Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories invest in housing-enabling infrastructure across the territory (Mon, 28 Sep 2026)
The federal government is investing $44,904,314 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to support 18 water, wastewater and solid waste infrastructure projects across the Northwest Territories. These investments will help communities address critical infrastructure needs, support housing development, preserve existing homes, and create the conditions needed to build more homes, faster.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Behchokǫ̀ (Sun, 27 Sep 2026)
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations and Chief Bertha Rabesca Zoe of Behchokǫ.
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Celebration of the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government (Mon, 31 Aug 2026)
On September 01, 2026, the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government and Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the NWT’s first community-based self government, the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government, located in Délı̨nę, NWT. Representing 1300 members who live in the community and across Canada, the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government represents the self government and land claim agreement rights and authorities of Délı̨nę First Nation Citizens. In addition, it is responsible for representing and providing services to all residents of the community.
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Government of Canada Helps Protect Ulukhaktok from Climate Risks (Mon, 17 Aug 2026)
Communities across Canada are adapting to a changing climate. Flooding, extreme heat, wildfires and shoreline erosion affect homes and businesses, put pressure on local infrastructure, and add to the costs that families and municipalities carry. Preparing for these risks in advance is one of the most effective ways to keep people safe and to keep those costs from growing.
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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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