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

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

Early Learning and Child Care Funding Regulations

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The Early Learning and Child Care Funding Regulations (R-018-2023) establish a framework for the administration of the Early Learning and Child Care Funding Program under the Child Day Care Act, These regulations aim to enhance

Ensuring High Standards for Early Learning and Child Care

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The Early Learning and Child Care Standards Regulations are established under Section 47 of the Child Day Care Act, with guidance from the Minister and enforcement by the Commissioner. These regulations are intended to ensure

Alcohol Prohibition During the Beluga Jamboree

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The Tuktoyaktuk Temporary Prohibition Order is a regulatory measure enacted to manage alcohol consumption during the 2023 Beluga Jamboree, an annual event in Tuktoyaktuk, a community in the Northwest Territories. The Tuktoyaktuk Hamlet Council, recognizing

The Latest Amendments to Carbon Tax Regulations

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Amendments to the Petroleum Products and Carbon Tax Regulations, effective April 1, 2023, introduce revisions to definitions, rebate and grant systems, and administrative procedures pertaining to carbon tax. (more…)