The Regional Economic Development Plans (REDPs) identify areas for development and growth across communities and regions in the Northwest Territories (NWT), as well as areas where further investment and support could strengthen sectors. The development of these plans involved extensive engagement with Indigenous governments and organizations, regional and industry leaders, and community members across the territory.

A discussion paper was created to support these engagements with partners and stakeholders. It provided a broad analysis, current data for each region, and identified regional strengths and opportunities. The accompanying materials included individual regional profiles with economic indicators, and an at-a-glance matrix that analyzed sectors for development using a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) framework. In addition to the discussion paper, the engagement process included interviews, focus groups, and surveys with key stakeholders, as well as sectoral, regional, and territorial representatives.

Following these engagements, in 2023, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment developed an REDP for each of the five administrative regions in the NWT. Each REDP features a Socio-Economic Profile of the region, along with an analysis of Strengths, Constraints, Development Opportunities, and Priorities for Action based on stakeholder input, research reports, strategies, profiles, and other relevant documents specific to each region, and the NWT as a whole.

The REDPs are below. For further information, email iticommunications@gov.nt.ca