"Decades in the making." Ottawa formally recognized the Aboriginal rights of the North Slave Métis Alliance under section 35 of the Constitution Act.
Politics
A private member's bill to expand workers' compensation coverage for NWT first responders hit a procedural roadblock as cabinet argued it breaks spending rules.
The NWT's premier says a new budget commitment to non-profits is an example of how his government intends to better work with the sector.
The NWT is the only part of Canada without some form of youth advocate. After a motion calling for its creation passed, the territory committed to a review.
There was no sign of promised changes – and no mention of NWT schools – as the federal government formally renewed Jordan's Principle funding for another year.
The NWT's tourism minister says a new five-year plan to guide the sector will have a focus on growth "that delivers real benefits to communities."
