TOH edition: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 · Health & Medicine
Care Could Be Easier to Reach in the North: N.W.T. Funding Targets Access and Health Projects in 12 Communities
Reported by CBC North
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The Northwest Territories is set to benefit from over $144.8 million in government funding intended to improve health-care access and infrastructure. The commitments cover physician training and recruitment, better-connected primary care, mental wellness services and 16 infrastructure projects across 12 communities; improvements in care have not yet been demonstrated.
The funding gives northern communities a concrete path toward more accessible care, though its value will depend on what is delivered.
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