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Intergovernmental Meeting between Northwest Territory Métis Nation and the Government of the Northwest Territories
Hay River, NT (May 6, 2025) – President Garry Bailey, Secretary-Treasurer Betty Villebrun, President Trevor Beck, and President Allan Heron met with Premier R.J. Simpson, Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Vince McKay, Minister Lucy Kuptana, Minister Lesa Semmler, Minister Caitlin Cleveland and Minister Jay Macdonald on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Hay River, NT The […]
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Territorial leaders talk trade at premiers’ forum in the Yukon – Nunatsiaq News
May 5, 2025 North provides economic ‘certainty’ in uncertain times, Nunavut premier says Eliminating trade barriers, establishing a territorial trade zone and securing funding for “nation-building projects” were some of the priorities set out by leaders of the territories at the Northern Premiers’ Forum in the Yukon last weekend. Premiers P.J. Akeeagok of Nunavut, Ranj […]
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Intergovernmental Meeting between Tłı̨chǫ Government and Government of the Northwest Territories
Behchokǫ̨̀,NT (May 5, 2025) – Tłı̨chǫ Government Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty, Chief Clifford Daniels, Chief Doreen Arrowmaker, Chief Adeline Football, and Chief Alfonz Nitsiza met with Premier R.J. Simpson, Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek, Minister Vince McKay, Minister Caitlin Cleveland, Minister Lucy Kuptana, Minister Lesa Semmler, and Minister Jay Macdonald on Tuesday, May 5, 2025 in […]
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Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on the 2025 Northern Premiers’ Forum
May 5, 2025 Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson issued the following statement today on the conclusion of the 2025 Northern Premiers’ Forum in Haines Junction, Yukon: “The Northern Premiers’ Forum is always an important opportunity to connect with my colleagues from Yukon and Nunavut, and to work together on the challenges we share. This year’s […]
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Premiers committed to working together to safeguard prosperity, now and into the future
HAINES JUNCTION, YUKON Premier Ranj Pillai welcomed Premier R.J. Simpson and Premier P.J. Akeeagok to Haines Junction, Yukon, for the annual Northern Premiers’ Forum. Premiers appreciated the opportunity to meet with and learn from First Nation and local leaders, Elders and community members. They experienced the stunning landscape and vibrant culture at the edge of […]
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Government of Yukon Carbon Pricing Rebate program to end following federal program termination
On March 14, 2025, the federal government cancelled the federal consumer carbon pricing program, effective April 1, 2025. As a result, the Yukon’s revenue-neutral carbon rebate program is ending. Yukon residents received their final rebate payment on April 4, 2025. Yukon First Nations governments and municipalities received their final payments on March 31 and April […]
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The 2025 spring sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concludes
May 1, 2025 The 2025 Spring Sitting of the Yukon Legislative Assembly concluded today with the passing of Budget 2025–26 and several pieces of legislation receiving assent. Budget 2025–26 responds to the needs of a rapidly growing territory by making major investments in health care, education and housing, while continuing to build and maintain the […]
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Inclusive Yukon Families Act receives assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly
May 1, 2025 The Inclusive Yukon Families Act, a landmark piece of legislation that updates the Children’s Law Act, Vital Statistics Act and Change of Name Act to better reflect and support the diversity of families across the territory, received assent today in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. With the passage of this legislation, Yukoners will […]
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Kotchilea sets sights on Yellowknife MLA role in future – Cabin Radio
May 2, 2025 Kelvin Kotchilea says he is planning to run for MLA in a Yellowknife riding in 2027. Kotchilea, the New Democratic Party’s candidate for the NWT, lost the federal election to Liberal MP-elect Rebecca Alty this week. He also sought the seat in the 2021 federal election and earlier the same year contested the […]
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Senior leadership appointments in the Government of Yukon public service
May 1, 2025 Premier Ranj Pillai has made senior leadership appointments in the Department of Tourism and Culture and the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources. On May 3, Paul Moore moves from his role as interim Deputy Minister of the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources to the role of Deputy Minister of the […]
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