R.J. Simpson

Circonscription électorale de Hay River Nord

R.J. Simpson a été élu à la 20e Assemblée, représentant la circonscription de Hay River Nord. Le 7 décembre 2023, M. Simpson a été élu premier ministre de la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest.

M. Simpson a été élu par acclamation à la 19e Assemblée législative et élu pour la première fois à la 18e Assemblée en 2015.

M. Simpson a été élu pour la première fois à la 18e Assemblée législative en 2015. M. Simpson a été président adjoint de la 18e Assemblée législative, vice-président du Comité permanent des opérations gouvernementales et président du Comité spécial sur les questions de transition. M. Simpson a également siégé au Comité permanent des priorités et de la planification, de même qu’au Comité permanent du développement économique et de l’environnement.

M. Simpson a habité à Hay River toute sa vie. Après avoir obtenu son diplôme d’études secondaires à l’école secondaire Diamond Jenness en 1998, il a décroché un baccalauréat ès arts à l’Université MacEwan et un diplôme en droit à la faculté de droit de l’Université de l’Alberta.

M. Simpson a précédemment travaillé pour le gouvernement du Canada, la Northern Transportation Company limitée, la section locale no 51 des Métis, et Maskwa Engineering.

Pendant ses études en droit, M. Simpson a été président de l’association des étudiants en droit autochtones. Il a également siégé au conseil d’administration du Centre d’amitié Soaring Eagle, à Hay River, et donne de son temps au projet d’éducation Canada-Ghana.

Committees

Hay River Nord
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Boîte
1320
Email
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Phone
867-767-9141
Extension
11120
Bureau de circonscription

62, promenade Woodland, bureau 104
Hay River Nord NT X0E 1G1
Canada

Phone
867-874-6301
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Premier ministre des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, Ministère de l’Exécutif et des Affaires autochtones, Ministre de la Justice

Déclarations dans les débats

Member’s Statement on Infrastructure Requirements for Southern Mackenzie Highway
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As part of the New Building Canada Fund, the GNWT and the federal government have committed $292 million to highway improvement projects in the NWT over the next eight years. As far as I can tell, none of that money has yet been allocated for any improvements to the Mackenzie Highway from the border to Kilometre 186. Almost every day, I stand up here and talk about a vital component that we need to build our economy. Today is no different. If we're serious about diversifying and growing our economy, we need to make improvements to our primary corridor to the south...

Committee Motion 13-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Energy Efficiency, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. O’Reilly. A motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. O’Reilly.

Committee Motion 17-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Enhanced Home and Community Care Services, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Question has been called. I will allow Mr. Beaulieu to conclude debate on the motion.

Committee Motion 24-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Women in Politics, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

A motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Ms. Green.

Committee Motion 10-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition of Text Regarding Taxation on Small Businesses, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. To the motion.

Committee Motion 15-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Universal Day Care, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Ms. Green. The motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Ms. Green.

Committee Motion 20-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition of Text Regarding a Healing Program for Men, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Nadli. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

---Applause

We will continue our discussion of the “Community Wellness and Safety” section. Comments. Mr. Thompson.

Committee Motion 12-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Energy Sources, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

All in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Are there any more comments or questions on the “Cost of Living” section? Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 17-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Enhanced Home and Community Care Services, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. The motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Beaulieu.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

All those opposed please stand.