Governance in the Northwest Territories

Governance in the Northwest Territories is made up of federal, territorial, municipal and aboriginal governments.

The federal government, based in the capital, Ottawa, operates in the NWT similarly to how it does in the southern provinces although with greater responsibilities. Learn more...

The territorial government, with its legislative assembly located in Yellowknife, has a strong, stable foundation operating via a concensus system of decision making. There are no political parties. Learn more...

Municipal governments in the Northwest Territories provide leadership and local expertise regarding economic development. Learn more...

Aboriginal groups across the Northwest Territories have taken on self-government roles as a result of land claim and self-government negotiations with the Government of Canada and Government of the Northwest Territories. Learn more...

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