Carney scraps parts of Canada’s carbon tax, NWT response not clear
The Mark Carney-led federal government announced the consumer portion of Canada’s carbon tax will be immediately scrapped. The NWT’s situation is more complex.
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NWT immigration cap could go up again if it takes more asylum seekers
A federal minister said the NWT’s cap of 150 immigrants through its 2025 nominee program could increase if the territory agrees to welcome more asylum seekers.
Ottawa announces NWT school food program, extends childcare funding
The federal government is launching its National School Food Program in the NWT and extending funding for cheaper childcare in the territory.
Iqaluit, Inuvik and Yellowknife to be sites for first three Arctic military hubs: Ottawa
The operational support hubs are the cornerstone of the federal government’s Arctic security strategy
NWT given $1.9M by Ottawa toward smoking cessation
The federal government is investing $1.9 million to help the NWT move people away from smoking by building treatment into routine care.