Introduction
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is preparing its next budget for 2026-2027. We want your input to help guide decisions about programs, services, and investments that matter to you and your community.
Government borrowing and debt
The GNWT’s spending currently exceeds its revenues, and overall debt is expected to increase. Borrowing can support important services and projects, but it may also reduce flexibility for future spending decisions.
How concerned are you about the GNWT running a deficit and taking on more debt?
Investments: Priority areas for spending
The GNWT must make careful choices about how it uses public funds.
The 20th Legislative Assembly’s priorities are:
Do you agree that these are the areas would you like to see the GNWT increase spending?
Do you have any specific ideas about what the GNWT should spend more on in these priorities?
The GNWT is responsible to provide programs and services in the following areas.
Where would you like to see the GNWT SPEND MORE?
Trade-Offs: Reallocating Spending to Fund 20th Legislative Assembly Priorities
To live within its means, the GNWT cannot simply add new spending without making trade-offs.
If the GNWT increases spending in your chosen priority areas, where should it REDUCE SPENDING to balance the budget?
Do you have any specific ideas about how the GNWT can reduce spending?
