Shane Thompson

Member du Nahendeh

Circonscription électorale de Nahendeh

Shane Thompson a été réélu à la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest après avoir siégé aux 18e et 19e Assemblées, représentant la circonscription de Nahendeh. M. Thompson est l'honorable président de la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest.

M. Thompson a été élu pour la première fois à la 18e Assemblée en novembre 2015 et a présidé le Comité permanent des affaires sociales. Il a également fait partie du Comité permanent des priorités et de la planification, du Comité permanent des règles et des procédures et du Comité de sélection.

M. Thompson est né le 11 juillet 1963 à Hay River. Après avoir vécu à Kugluktuk (Coppermine), à Inuvik, à Hay River et à Edmonton (au cours de ses études à l’Université de l’Alberta), il s’est établi à Fort Simpson en 1992.

M. Thompson a précédemment été, pendant deux mandats de trois ans chacun, administrateur élu au sein de l’Administration scolaire de district de Fort Simpson, exerçant le rôle de président durant les quatre dernières années. Au cours des 35 dernières années, il a siégé à divers conseils communautaires et territoriaux.

Avant d’être élu député, M. Thompson travaillait comme coordonnateur principal des sports et des loisirs au ministère des Affaires municipales et communautaires du gouvernement des TNO, dans la région du Dehcho.

M. Thompson a été diplômé du programme de leaders en loisirs communautaires du Collège de l’Arctique en 1989, et il suit actuellement un programme de certificat de maîtrise en évaluation à l’Université de Victoria et à l’Université Carleton. Il a également fait trois ans d’études pour obtenir un diplôme en éducation à l’Université de l’Alberta.

M. Thompson est un bénévole actif pour Northern Youth Abroad, la CBET et Fundamental Movement, ainsi que HIGH FIVEMD. De même, il a été membre du conseil d’administration de la Fédération sportive du Nord, de l’Association de balle molle des TNO et de l’Association des parcs et des loisirs des TNO, ainsi que président du terrain de golf Seven Spruce.

M. Thompson est père de sept enfants – cinq filles et deux fils – et a neuf petits-enfants.

Il est juge de paix depuis 1991.

Committees

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Nahendeh
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Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
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Phone
867-767-9141
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Déclarations dans les débats

Committee Motion 243-18(3): Bill 45: Corrections Act – Amend Clause 40.1(5), Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

First of all, I'd like to thank the committee for taking the opportunity to get out there and look at this issue and come up with a report.

My big concern, and I've heard this from numerous people in the southern part, is that some regions get negotiated contracts, and other regions do not; especially on the big projects. They are really concerned about that. I've seen two projects in the south that would have cost $17 million for two projects that went down south. Limited, and I mean limited employment, and it saved the government $982,803.41. That's what it saved the government. The...

Committee Motion 242-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Government Response to Recommendations, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I will, again, be very quick. Again, I would like to thank the Minister, his staff, Legislative Assembly staff, and committee for all of the hard work that was done. Again, like the Minister has said, I think that the department staff and the Legislative Assembly staff went above and beyond. There were lots of long hours, but it was amazing to watch them work to achieve this great bill in front of us. I say it is a great bill because I think, as we have talked about it, it was something that I don't think that we would have been able to see in the 19th Assembly. I think...

Committee Motion 241-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Victim Services, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Justice invest adequate resources into victim services to ensure public awareness of these programs; and further, that the victim services staff are in a position to inform victims of details pertinent to their well-being and safety, including cases where a person remanded in custody is released by the courts. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 239-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Prioritization of Work Programs, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Justice prioritize work programs that are responsive to community needs, subject to necessary safety and security restrictions. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 237-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act – Private Interviews between Inmates and Indigenous Elders or Spiritual Advisors, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Justice explore the possibility allowing for private interviews between an inmate and a facility's Indigenous elder or spiritual adviser subject, to reasonable restrictions. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Question 839-18(3): Access to Health Services in Fort Nelson, BC
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

I have to give credit to the Minister and his staff for working on this issue. I know I have been bringing it up for the last four years. They have actually reached out. It's been quite interesting, being at meetings with them there. Can the Minister advise this House: has he made recommendation for the new Minister coming forward that this is an issue that he needs to be kept aware of?

Question 839-18(3): Access to Health Services in Fort Nelson, BC
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions today are for the Minister of Health and Social Services. It's that time of year again, and I apologize to him, but I have to get these questions out. I want to talk to him about medical travel and the utilization of the Fort Nelson hospital again. Can the Minister advise the House whether his department and NWT HHSA have been able to complete the MOU for the residents of Fort Liard and Nahanni Butte to access services in Fort Nelson that are referable where possible? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Motion 243-18(3): Bill 45: Corrections Act – Amend Clause 40.1(5), Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 88)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that Bill 45 be amended by adding the following after subclause 40.1(5):

(6) On appeal under subsection (5), the Director of Corrections may confirm, quash, or reduce any period of separate confinement imposed by the adjudicator.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 213-18(3): Bill 34: Mineral Resources Act – Amend Clause 1 to replace definition of "settlement Lands", Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 87)

Thank you. Can I get clarification from the law clerk on where land claims where the settlement is not done would be fitting into this? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Question 833-18(3): Recycling in Nahendeh
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 87)

I appreciate the Minister for his response here today. My final question for the Minister here in regards to this concern that I have brought forward is: will the Minister work with his department to look at establishing a pilot project in Simpson and work with the village and the band in the region there to develop a paper and cardboard recycling program?