The Northwest Territories commercial fishing sector is largely concentrated on Great Slave Lake. While many freshwater species are found in the lake, export-grade whitefish is the most dominant.
Economic Sectors
With a wide gamut of products, services and infrastructure, the NWT has plenty of growth potential for investors and business people, no matter what industry they represent.
Looking for Business Opportunities? Consider the Northwest Territories
Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to explore the untold natural resources of the Northwest Territories, or you're seeking a partnership opportunity to develop a sustainable business or industry in Canada's north, InvestNWT can help you make the right connections and enhance your profits. Look here for expert advice on subsidies, incentives, tax breaks, and our highly trained workforce. From the capital, Yellowknife, to the Arctic Ocean, the NWT's wealth of oil and gas, energy, mines and minerals, diamonds and furs are excellent investments. Joint venture with Aboriginal partners and increase your opportunities for success in this fast growing economy.
The Northwest Territories is a land of remarkable beauty and tremendous economic opportunity. An abundance of resources support a thriving economy; diamonds, gold and other minerals, oil and...
Recent News
While there was no shortage of official business to attend to in nearly four days of meetings and presentations both delegates to, and officials of, the Northwest Territories...
The Northwest Territories is promoting the idea of a "made-in-the-North" oil pipeline as a means to get Canadian crude to international markets, bypassing jurisdictions that...










