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Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.
Have Your Say
There are a few different options for you to provide input on the 2026-2027 budget:
1. Complete the online survey
You can complete our brief online survey to provide input on how the government should manage its finances, where spending should be prioritized, and how we can make careful trade-offs. Your feedback will help guide decisions about programs, services, and investments that matter to you and your community.
Have your say on the GNWT’s 2026-2027 budget and fiscal situation.
Have Your Say
There are a few different options for you to provide input on the 2026-2027 budget:
1. Complete the online survey
You can complete our brief online survey to provide input on how the government should manage its finances, where spending should be prioritized, and how we can make careful trade-offs. Your feedback will help guide decisions about programs, services, and investments that matter to you and your community.
2. Attend a Town Hall meeting
The Minister of Finance will be hosting Town Hall sessions with the public:
Inuvik Town Hall (in-person) – June 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Location TBD)
Yellowknife Town Hall (in -person) – June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Minister will also be hosting dedicated engagement sessions with representatives from Indigenous Governments, Community Governments, Business and Industry, NGOs. For more information on these sessions, please contact EIA_FINComms@gov.nt.ca.
3. Visit us at an upcoming trade show
Department of Finance will set up an information booth at the following events to share information about how the GNWT budget works and collect feedback from residents.
Yellowknife Spring Trade Show – May 10 only (all day)
Arctic Development Expo – June 17-19
Background
The NWT is going through economic changes as diamond mines slow down, costs rise, and debt grows.
The GNWT is focusing on careful spending and building a stronger, more stable future for everyone. Despite the challenges we face, the GNWT forecasts an operating surplus, helped by cautious spending, limited new taxes, and a focus on efficiency.
The Budget Dialogues 2025 are an opportunity to share your views on how the GNWT can ensure every dollar is spent in the best way to support the Priorities of the 20th Legislative Assembly and our territory's needs.
Next Steps
The 2026-2027 Budget will be tabled during the Feb/Mar 2026 Session of the 20th Legislative Assembly. A What We Heard Report summarizing key findings and recommendations will also be released to the public in Fall 2025. The information will be used to help ensure that every dollar spent translates into meaningful improvements in the daily lives of our residents.
