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“What We Heard” report released as part of work to advance review of the Yukon’s Child Care Act
March 27, 2023 The Government of Yukon is committed to increasing access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive early learning and child care. Building on this commitment, the Yukon government has published a “What We Heard” report outlining how feedback received from partners and stakeholders can shape a potential review of the Child Care Act, as […]
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Read MoreGNWT releases follow-up report on the overall well-being of residents since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
March 20, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) released its latest Social Indicators COVID-19 Pandemic report. The report examines the potential social impacts of health measures taken to protect against COVID-19. Highlights of the report’s findings include: The number of visits related to anxiety fell in 2022, but remain higher than they were […]
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Read MoreWhat We Heard report released on modernizing Yukon park and campground regulations
The Government of Yukon has released the What We Heard report following extensive public and Indigenous engagement on the proposed modernized regulations for Yukon parks and campgrounds. The proposed regulations under the Parks and Land Certainty Act cover 10 thematic areas, including managing noise, domestic animals, liquor, smoking (including cannabis), on-road and off-road vehicles, aircraft […]
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Read MoreGNWT releases NWT Supported Living Review Report
March 1, 2023 Today, Minister of Health and Social Services Julie Green, tabled the NWT Supported Living Review Report and the Department of Health and Social Services Response to the Supported Living Review in the Legislative Assembly. Supported living services provide support to adults with disabilities so that they can live as independently as possible […]
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Read MoreDepartment of Education releases progress report to Standing Committee on Public Accounts
March 1, 2023 The Department of Education has released a progress report to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the Yukon Legislative Assembly regarding its ongoing work to transform and reimagine the Yukon’s school system. This document provides summary updates on actions the department has taken to address the recommendations in the 2019 Report […]
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Read MoreInuit Nunangat Land Area And Coastline
Land and coastline are integral to Inuit survival. Most Inuit Nunangat communities are located on the coast for transportation and for access to marine wildlife and plants including whales, seal, fish, shellfish and kelp. Being on the land is a core part of Inuit cultural practices, hunting and survival, art and music, knowledge transfer, and […]
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Read MoreGNWT releases results of the 2022 NWT Patient Experience Questionnaire
January 26, 2023 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) today released the 2022 NWT Patient Experience Report, which includes feedback from inpatient and outpatient questionnaires completed between March 7, 2022 and May 16, 2022. Highlighted findings include: 59% rated overall quality of service as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, 21% said it was “Fair”, and 20% […]
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Read More2022 Anti-Poverty Roundtable What We Heard Report released by GNWT
December 19, 2022 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the What We Heard: 2022 Anti-Poverty Roundtable report. This report summarizes the main discussions and themes surrounding housing and homelessness discussed during the Anti-Poverty Roundtable held May 3-4, 2022 in Yellowknife and virtually. Some of the topics explored at this year’s event include: […]
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Read MoreGNWT releases follow-up report on the overall well-being of residents since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
December 15, 2022 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its latest Social Indicators COVID-19 Pandemic report. The report examines the social impacts of health measures taken to protect Northwest Territories (NWT) residents against COVID-19. In May 2020, the Department of Health and Social Services put together a working group to examine whether […]
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Read MoreGNWT releases What We Heard Report on Income Assistance Review
December 6, 2022 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released its What We Heard Report on the Income Assistance Review. The GNWT is committed to improving the Income Assistance (IA) program through a review process that will provide meaningful, program level information to support program improvement and re-design. Key stakeholders had the opportunity […]
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