Debates of May 27, 2026 (day 91)

Date
May
27
2026
Session
20th Assembly, 1st Session
Day
91
Speaker
Members Present
Hon. Caitlin Cleveland, Mr. Hawkins, Hon. Lucy Kuptana, Hon. Jay MacDonald, Hon. Vince McKay, Mr. McNeely, Ms. Morgan, Mr. Morse, Mr. Nerysoo, Ms. Reid, Mr. Rodgers, Hon. Lesa Semmler, Hon. R.J. Simpson, Mr. Testart, Hon. Shane Thompson, Hon. Caroline Wawzonek, Mrs. Weyallon Armstrong, Mrs. Yakeleya
Topics
Statements

Return to Oral Question 1071-20(1): Cost of Living

Mr. Speaker, I have a Return to Oral Question 1071-20(1) asked by the Member for Yellowknife Centre on February 24, 2026, regarding the Cost of Living.

The Government of the Northwest Territories takes a comprehensive approach to address cost-of-living challenges while maintaining fiscal stability. Our approach combines immediate financial relief measures with strategic infrastructure investments and intergovernmental advocacy which allows us to address both acute cost pressures and underlying structural factors, while recognizing the diverse needs of different regions and communities across the territory. Measures include changes to income security programs, emergency evacuation funding and measures to lower energy costs for residents. Later today, at the appropriate time, I will table a document titled Additional Information for Return to Oral Question 1071-20(1): Cost of Living, that gives a comprehensive list and details of the extensive actions that the government has taken to support residents with the cost of living.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Premier. Return to oral questions. Minister of Justice.