No New Taxes, but New Spending Commitments as N.W.T. Passes 2026-27 Budget

No new taxes, but new spending commitments as N.W.T. passes 2026-27 budget

The Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly has passed the 2026-2027 budget with no new taxes, a $20 million projected operating surplus and commitments for around $40 million in additional spending arising out of negotiations between regular assembly members and the cabinet.

NWT’s 2026-27 budget passes with additional $40M in spending

Northwest Territories MLAs voted 15-3 to pass a 2026-27 operating budget after weeks of debate resulted in extra spending on health and in other areas. The post NWT’s 2026-27 budget passes with additional $40M in spending first appeared on Cabin Radio.