Northwest Territories: Government

The territory is governed by a 19-member assembly that elects a premier and cabinet; an appointed commissioner holds a position similar to that of a lieutenant governor in the Canadians provinces. The territory sends one senator and one representative to the national parliament.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• History
• Government
• Transportation and Communication
• Economy
• Land and People
• Bibliography

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