Business Readiness

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The NWT economy is entering a period of change, and the GNWT is taking active steps to understand it. As diamond mine operations wind down, new resource opportunities come online, and federal investments in defence and infrastructure accelerate, the territory must be prepared to pursue. Shifts in international and domestic trade are affecting economies everywhere, and the NWT is no exception.

That makes this the right time to strengthen our understanding of the current economic environment. Hearing directly from NWT businesses is the most reliable way to do that. What businesses are experiencing, where they see growth, and what is standing in their way will shape how the GNWT responds.

NWT businesses are the priority. The GNWT is committed to helping them maintain strong access to established markets while opening doors to new and emerging ones. Focused engagement, collaborative communications, readiness programming, and pilot projects will support businesses, workers, and communities through this transition. Where capacity needs to grow, the GNWT is actively looking at new and innovative ways to deliver that support, including changes to its business support programs.

Information gathered will help inform programs, services, and policy development that support Northwest Territories businesses. This survey will close on August 30, 2026.

For more information, contact the GNWT’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) at: ITICommunications@gov.nt.ca.

The NWT economy is entering a period of change, and the GNWT is taking active steps to understand it. As diamond mine operations wind down, new resource opportunities come online, and federal investments in defence and infrastructure accelerate, the territory must be prepared to pursue. Shifts in international and domestic trade are affecting economies everywhere, and the NWT is no exception.

That makes this the right time to strengthen our understanding of the current economic environment. Hearing directly from NWT businesses is the most reliable way to do that. What businesses are experiencing, where they see growth, and what is standing in their way will shape how the GNWT responds.

NWT businesses are the priority. The GNWT is committed to helping them maintain strong access to established markets while opening doors to new and emerging ones. Focused engagement, collaborative communications, readiness programming, and pilot projects will support businesses, workers, and communities through this transition. Where capacity needs to grow, the GNWT is actively looking at new and innovative ways to deliver that support, including changes to its business support programs.

Information gathered will help inform programs, services, and policy development that support Northwest Territories businesses. This survey will close on August 30, 2026.

For more information, contact the GNWT’s Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) at: ITICommunications@gov.nt.ca.

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