‘The time to act is now.’ Territories call for climate change support
Territorial leaders repeated a familiar refrain: not enough federal cash is being released to adequately address climate change in the North.
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Dehcho begins search for next grand chief
Contenders to become the next Grand Chief of the Dehcho First Nations can now come forward. The nomination period has opened ahead of a June election.
To what extent does Russia present a real threat to Canada’s Arctic?
Experts are divided on what Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means for Arctic security, but agree Canada must do more to protect its interests in the region.
New policy will improve treatment of Inuvialuit, corporation says
The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation says a new policy signed by federal and Inuit leaders this week will improve Canada's treatment of Inuvialuit people.
Cochrane says she’ll fight for more federal funding
The NWT premier says she's "pleased" with Canada's latest budget but the North needs more federal funding for broadband, transportation and energy.
NDP says bill would turn ‘corporate slush’ to northern benefit
The NDP wants to change the Canada Infrastructure Bank. Niki Ashton argues her bill would amend the bank to the benefit of northerners.
Premier: Trudeau understands North ‘needs more attention’
More attention, more investment. Those are the requests Premier Caroline Cochrane thinks Justin Trudeau understood from Monday's meeting with the territories.
Prime Minister meets territories over Arctic sovereignty
The three territorial premiers are meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday to discuss Arctic sovereignty, a meeting they had requested last month.
Jacobson says illness kept him from NWT legislature
Nunakput MLA Jackie Jacobson told NNSL illness was partly responsible for his extended absence from the legislature. He also attended his daughter's wedding.
Systemic racism debate erupts after Cochrane interrupts MLA
An MLA was interrupted mid-speech as Premier Caroline Cochrane sought an apology over a comparison between the fates of white and Indigenous children in care.
Jackie Jacobson’s NWT legislature absence continues
Jackie Jacobson, the Nunakput MLA, has not been recorded as present in the NWT legislature's Hansard written record since February 25.
What kinds of electoral reform does the NWT need next?
Would ranked ballots help the NWT? Are political parties here more palatable now? Should the voting age drop? These are some questions ahead of 2023's election.