Bill 25: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures) 2025-2026

This is a government appropriations bill that directly funds territorial government operations rather than regulating private businesses. Businesses that contract with the NWT government — such as construction companies working on infrastructure projects, healthcare service providers, tourism operators, or education suppliers — may be indirectly affected by the funding levels allocated to each department. For example, a small contracting firm doing road or building work in the NWT would want to note the $308 million allocated to Infrastructure, while a tourism outfitter might track the $66 million going to Industry, Tourism and Investment. The bill does not impose new rules or obligations on private sector businesses.