Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Premier of the Northwest Territories, R.J. Simpson, to congratulate him on his selection as premier and to discuss shared priorities.

The Prime Minister and the Premier discussed how their governments can work together on advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, accelerating the fight against climate change, making life more affordable, and building more homes, faster.

Prime Minister Trudeau and Premier Simpson committed to staying in touch on these and other shared priorities and looked forward to having a constructive relationship going forward.

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• Statement by the Prime Minister on the selection of the new premier of the Northwest Territories