Covid-19 has brought massive disruption to life across the
North. The unprecedented changes to daily life pose many difficult
questions for local governments about their role in responding to
the pandemic. Although much of the response is being led at the
federal, provincial, and territorial levels, particularly through
the orders and advice of the Chief Public Health Officers in each
jurisdiction, all levels of government have a role to play.
As local governments work hard to respond to this crisis, they
also need to continue to operate in challenging circumstances. This
means holding council meetings, providing essential public
services, and communicating with residents. This blog post
highlights some of the tools available to local governments in the
Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
