Your Government

Learn about the Government of the Northwest Territories, our initiatives, and our priorities.  

Learn about your government

Information about elected leaders, departments, units, divisions, boards, agencies.

Premier, cabinet, and committees

Mandate, priorities, portfolios and biographies for the Premier and Cabinet Ministers.

Agencies, boards and commissions

Crown corporations, quasi-judiciary bodies, and independent offices.

Departments and divisions

Learn about the GNWT's departments, divisions and unit and the work they do.

Contacts and points of service

Find points of service, office locations and hours, or get contact information for a GNWT employee.

Open government

Participate in public engagement opportunities, access reports, documents and studies, or get full datasets.

Major Infrastructure Projects

Dive into the details of energy, highway, housing, and airport projects.

Government Strategies and Initiatives

Dive into the details of GNWT strategies, action plans and initiatives.

Awards and honours

Nominate someone for a Premier's Award, Ministerial Award, and other honours.

Jobs and careers with the GNWT

Career opportunities, diversity and inclusion, HR policies, position and salary information

Current job opportunities

Visit the GNWT Careers page for current opening and opportunities.

Working for the GNWT

Employee development, diversity and inclusion, student and youth initiatives.

Position and Salary Information

Look for job descriptions and salary information for current positions in the GNWT.

HR Policies and Employee Resources

Human resource information and services for GNWT employees.

Budgets, contract opportunities, and reporting

Budget and Financial Management

Budgets, main estimates, capital estimates, financial reporting, and the Financial Administration Manual.

Doing business with the GNWT

Contract opportunities, procurement rules, submitting invoices, and getting paid.

Paying the GNWT, collections, insurance, and surplus goods

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Budget 2026

Budget 2026‑27 proposes total spending of $2.724 billion, including $2.397 billion in departmental spending and $326 million in other adjustments, including infrastructure contributions, deferred maintenance, and the supplementary reserve. The budget increases the supplementary reserve to $210 million to accommodate further cost pressures, and emergency‑related needs. Budget 2026‑27 does not introduce new taxes. Several fees and some property mill rates will be indexed to inflation.

See the budget highlights
Updated: Feb 12, 2026