Elevators and Lift Rules and Regulations

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The Elevators and Lifts Act (R-047-2024), enacted on July 15, 2024, along with its accompanying Elevators and Lifts Regulations, establishes a framework for the installation, operation, and maintenance of elevating devices within its jurisdiction. These

Responding to the Heightened Fire Risk

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The Forest Protection Act R-018-2024, enacted on May 10, 2024, addresses a critical situation regarding forest fire dangers in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. This legislation serves as a precautionary measure due

Regulatory Framework for Apprenticeship

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The Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Act (R-016-2024) serves as a regulatory framework for apprenticeship programs and the certification of trades and occupations within the Northwest Territories. This act is crucial for maintaining standards in

Efficient and Equitable Distribution of Carbon Tax Revenues

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The Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Act and its amendment R-009-2024, introduce changes to the regulations governing petroleum products and carbon taxation in the Northwest Territories (NWT). Under section 23 of the Act, the Minister

Disease Surveillance: Reporting Practices in Healthcare

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The Public Health Act R-073-2023 introduces amendments to the Disease Surveillance Regulations, initially established by regulation R-096-2009. These changes, effective from October 16, 2023, are designed to enhance disease tracking and reporting procedures, thereby strengthening

State of Emergency: Addressing Wildfire Threats

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On September 11, 2023, the Minister of Emergency Management for the Northwest Territories renewed a Declaration of State of Emergency due to the ongoing threat posed by multiple wildfires in the region. This renewal, under

Resource Limitations in Forest Fire Management

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On September 14, 2023, the Forest Supervisor issued a directive under the Forest Protection Act due to an unusually high risk of forest fires in the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories. The order

Liquor Ban: Response to Wildfire Preparedness

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The “Behchokö Temporary Prohibition Order” is a regulatory directive issued by the Minister in response to a request from the Council for the Community Government of Behchokö. This order is a precautionary measure taken due