Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
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The department is responsible for
At the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA), our vision is to support capable, accountable and self-directed community governments providing a safe, sustainable and healthy environment for community residents.
Our mission is to work with community governments and other partners in supporting community residents as they organize and manage democratic, responsible and accountable community governments.
The Department also safeguards the health and well being of Northwest Territories (NWT) residents by:
- Promoting sport and recreation;
- Promoting the development of youth;
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards;
- Coordinating emergency services; and
- Protecting consumer rights.
Meet the Minister
Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister Responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission and Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board