To advertise your business here, please contact John Curran, executive director, at 867-920-9505
NWT Chamber of Commerce
NWT Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Poll

How has the current economic downturn affected you and your business so far?
We've taken steps to reduce business travel and other expenses.
We've already started laying off some workers.
All corporate bonuses have been temporarily suspended.
We've stepped up our marketing efforts to help ensure we stay busy with work.
It hasn't hit us and we're just as busy as we've always been.
To advertise your business here, please contact John Curran, executive director, at 867-920-9505
To advertise your business here, please contact John Curran, executive director, at 867-920-9505

Chamber News

NWT Chamber outlines its federal economic stimulus package expectations

December 15th, 2008

The NWT Chamber of Commerce has submitted recommendations to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Finance Minister Jim Flaherty for their consideration in the development of the federal budget and the national economic stimulus package. The position paper calls on the Federal Government to ensure its...

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More Joint Review Panel delays frustrate NWT Chamber of Commerce

December 5th, 2008

The Board of Directors of the NWT Chamber of Commerce is extremely disappointed to learn that the Joint Review Panel (JRP) now expects to release its report on the proposed Mackenzie Valley Pipeline in December 2009. “We understand the need for the Panel to complete a full and fair review of...

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NWT Chamber applauds Governor General’s decision to prorogue Parliament

December 4th, 2008

The NWT Chamber of Commerce commends Governor General Michaelle Jean’s decision to prorogue Parliament until Jan. 26. “Hopefully this time will give all of the national party leaders a chance to focus on what is important and agree to deliver a meaningful economic stimulus...

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“Put Canadians ahead of politics” demands NWT Chamber of Commerce

December 3rd, 2008

The Board of Directors of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, in consultation with local chambers from across Canada, has issued principles that respond to the critical factors fuelling the financial crisis, such as the access to credit, stock market turbulence and currency...

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NWT Chamber of Commerce applauds Northwest Territories Mining Workforce Initiative

November 28th, 2008

The NWT Chamber of Commerce – together with its member Chambers in Behchoko, Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells, Yellowknife and the Northern Aboriginal Business Association – commend Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., BHP Billiton Diamonds Inc., De Beers Canada Inc., and the...

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