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The GNWT is developing new Civil Forfeiture legislation and Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) legislation and inviting the public to complete an online survey and attend in-person and virtual meetings to provide feedback and have an input to ensure that these new laws meet the needs of NWT residents.
The Civil Forfeiture Act will provide the authority to pursue civil forfeiture of property that is involved in, or acquired from, criminal activity. Property includes all types of assets, such as real estate, cars and cash. The purpose of Civil Forfeiture legislation is to take the profit out of crime and to deter present and future crimes.
The SCAN Act is intended to empower NWT residents to take back their communities by reporting problem residences that are habitually used for illegal activities. SCAN gives citizens the tools to report the properties and gives territorial authorities the power to investigate and take action towards evicting tenants who are engaged in illegal activities.
Have Your Say
Between October 27 and November 28, 2025, residents across the NWT shared their views through online and in-person meetings, written submissions, and two separate surveys.
Background
For more information on the proposed public safety legislation, please review the Civil Forfeiture and the SCAN Backgrounder.
Next Steps
The What We Heard report highlights key themes from this feedback and outlines how public input will help shape the SCAN Act and the Civil Forfeiture Act for the territory.
Privacy Notice
The personal information that may be collected through completion of this survey is collected in accordance with Section 40(c)(i) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act). This information will be used in order to conduct a public engagement on legislation related to Civil Forfeiture and SCAN.The privacy provisions of the ATIPP Act protect any personal information collected. If you have questions about the collection of this information, please contact Maggie Hawkes, Manager, Policy and Planning, Department of Justice by phone at 867-767-9256 ext. 82090, by email at maggie_hawkes@gov.nt.ca, or by mail at P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2L9.
The GNWT is developing new Civil Forfeiture legislation and Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) legislation and inviting the public to complete an online survey and attend in-person and virtual meetings to provide feedback and have an input to ensure that these new laws meet the needs of NWT residents.
The Civil Forfeiture Act will provide the authority to pursue civil forfeiture of property that is involved in, or acquired from, criminal activity. Property includes all types of assets, such as real estate, cars and cash. The purpose of Civil Forfeiture legislation is to take the profit out of crime and to deter present and future crimes.
The SCAN Act is intended to empower NWT residents to take back their communities by reporting problem residences that are habitually used for illegal activities. SCAN gives citizens the tools to report the properties and gives territorial authorities the power to investigate and take action towards evicting tenants who are engaged in illegal activities.
Have Your Say
Between October 27 and November 28, 2025, residents across the NWT shared their views through online and in-person meetings, written submissions, and two separate surveys.
Background
For more information on the proposed public safety legislation, please review the Civil Forfeiture and the SCAN Backgrounder.
Next Steps
The What We Heard report highlights key themes from this feedback and outlines how public input will help shape the SCAN Act and the Civil Forfeiture Act for the territory.
Privacy Notice
The personal information that may be collected through completion of this survey is collected in accordance with Section 40(c)(i) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act). This information will be used in order to conduct a public engagement on legislation related to Civil Forfeiture and SCAN.The privacy provisions of the ATIPP Act protect any personal information collected. If you have questions about the collection of this information, please contact Maggie Hawkes, Manager, Policy and Planning, Department of Justice by phone at 867-767-9256 ext. 82090, by email at maggie_hawkes@gov.nt.ca, or by mail at P.O. Box 1320, Yellowknife NT, X1A 2L9.
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