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N.W.T. introduces points-based system to rank foreign workers

by Local Journalism Initiative February 19, 2026

written by Local Journalism Initiative February 19, 2026

By Aastha Sethi | Cabin Radio The Northwest Territories’ immigration program will use a new points-based system this year to assess candidates and rank them according to labour market need, education, language skills and “connection to the N.W.T.” Previously, candidates haven’t been assigned sc...

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