Fiscal Policy

What we do

The Fiscal Policy Division is responsible for providing research, analysis and recommendations on the fiscal policies of the GNWT.

Some of our work

  • monitoring economic conditions as they affect the government's fiscal position;

  • providing macroeconomic research and policy advice;

  • providing analysis and advice on Canadian and NWT tax policies;
  • monitoring and advising on intergovernmental fiscal relations, especially Territorial Formula Financing arrangements;
  • preparing the annual budget address;
  • providing technical support for the Minister and Deputy Minister of Finance in federal-provincial-territorial discussions; and
  • representing the GNWT on intergovernmental Finance committees.

Related Programs and Services

Budget 2021 describes how GNWT revenues and spending will support of the priorities of the 19th Legislative Assembly in the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Government of the Northwest Territories
Budget 2022 describes how GNWT revenues and spending will support of the priorities of the 19th Legislative Assembly in the 2022-23 fiscal year.