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
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Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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Bureau de circonscription

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

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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

Question 753-18(3): Effects of Fire Emergency Road Closures on the Northwest Territories
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know, I think, rail is probably the cheapest way to ship goods, so there's probably an increased cost associated with trucking the fuel, I guess, around the Liard Highway. I know last year we discussed trucking fuel to Inuvik, and it was about an additional $600,000. Does the Minister know what the cost implications would be for trucking as opposed to using rail?

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

It has been a while since that constitutional law course, Minister. Mr. Aitken.

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you. Minister Sebert.

Committee Motion 136-18(3): Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Amendment to Clause 2 – Renumbered Subclause 2(1), Defeated
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Simpson. To the motion. Mr. Thompson.

Question 753-18(3): Effects of Fire Emergency Road Closures on the Northwest Territories
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

It doesn't sound like we're directly dealing with the fire, but we're sending resources down there where they're needed so Alberta can put resources toward the Steam River fire. Is the GNWT coordinating with the Government of Alberta to implement a plan to begin allowing motorists to travel along that highway by night with a convoy, or at least to let essential goods down that highway?

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Minister. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber. Minister, would you please introduce your witnesses for the record.

Committee Motion 136-18(3): Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Amendment to Clause 2 – Renumbered Subclause 2(1), Defeated
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. To the motion. Minister Sebert.

Member's Statement on Forest Fire Highway Closure Effects on the Northwest Territories
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As we all know, the highway between High Level and Enterprise was closed two days ago because of a fire near Steam River. The only rail line into the territory has been shut down for a week because of the fire by High Level. Many of my constituents, myself included, are concerned about the situation. I want to bring those concerns to this House so that the government knows that, even though the source of the problem is in Alberta, that highway is a lifeline for the entire territory and this issue has consequences for all of our residents.

If this closure goes on for any...

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you. Mr. O'Reilly.