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The Minister and the Department of Finance have the mandate for obtaining, managing and controlling the financial resources required to implement the Government of the Northwest Territories' policies and programs. This mandate includes, negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. The Minister and Department are also mandated with regulating the insurance industry and controlling the sale of alcohol products in the Northwest Territories.Programs and Services
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LiquorLiquor Commission, Liquor Licensing Board, Liquor Act Review |
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ManualsFinancial Administration Manual,Financial Management Board Handbook |
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Latest News
March 31, 2009
Tobacco Taxes, Liquor Markups to IncreaseYELLOWKNIFE (March 31, 2009) — Increases to Northwest Territories tobacco taxes and liquor markups will take effect Wednesday April 1, 2009. Minister of Finance J. Michael Miltenberger announced the increases in his February Budget Address.
