Bill 16: Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures) 2025-2026

Businesses in the construction, engineering, and trades sectors operating in the Northwest Territories are most likely to benefit from this spending authorization. The bulk of the funding — over $142 million in capital investment through the Infrastructure department alone, plus nearly $40 million in operations through Municipal and Community Affairs — points to significant government contracting opportunities for contractors, builders, and suppliers who do work like road construction, building projects, and community infrastructure upgrades. Health and Social Services capital spending of nearly $62 million and Environment and Climate Change capital spending of over $25 million may also generate procurement opportunities for specialized contractors and consultants. Businesses of all sizes could be affected, from solo tradespeople bidding on smaller municipal contracts to larger firms pursuing major territorial infrastructure projects.