Caitlin Cleveland

Member Kam Lake

Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment

The Honourable Caitlin Cleveland was first elected in the 19th Assembly as the MLA for Kam Lake in 2019, and has served as the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment since 2023 after being acclaimed to the 20th Assembly. 

In addition to owning and operating a northern business for over 20 years, Minister Cleveland worked in a variety of communications and policy roles in both the public and private sectors before entering politics. 

Between 2019 to 2023, she chaired the Standing Committee on Social Development, fulfilling a goal to be a part of the discussions and decisions affecting social programs in the Northwest Territories. Her noteworthy work on the Committee included guiding the considerable review and input into recommendations on housing in the NWT, suicide prevention, and improvements to caring for children in care and building supported families. 

Within the scope of her portfolios, Minister Cleveland is focused on helping children grow into successful NWT residents that recognize opportunities and develop successful careers that contribute to a growing economy. She advocates for new approaches to sector diversification and innovation, and ensures the North is welcoming both skilled foreign workers and investment in the critical mineral resources across the territory. She persistently explores solutions for efficient and equitable access to programs and services, upholding a shared vision of an NWT where people are supported in the ways they wish to live, work, and grow. 

Minister Cleveland is a lifelong resident of Yellowknife where she lives with her husband and their three children.

Kam Lake Electoral District

Committees

Board of Management
Kam Lake
Constituency Office
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Website
https://mla-kamlake.ca
Phone
867-446-1154
Minister's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
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P.O. Box
1320
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867-767-9141
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11124
Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment

Statements in Debates

Question 1073-19(2): Canada Community Revitalization Fund
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Does the Minister have an estimate of how much additional expense in responding to COVID19 has fallen on the shoulders of municipalities? Thank you.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

In favour.

Committee Motion 223-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act – Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together –Youth Homelessness Plan, Carri
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services create a panterritorial youth homelessness plan that expands safe communitybased housing options by collaborating with communities and nongovernmental organizations. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Question 1073-19(2): Canada Community Revitalization Fund
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs.

Mr. Speaker, I'm wondering if the Minister's advocating for an increase to the federal CanNor funding to try to ensure that all 33 communities receive an investment from CanNor's Canada Community Revitalization Fund. Thank you.

Committee Motion 238-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act – Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together – Government Response to Recomm
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories provide a response to this report in 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 221-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act – Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together – Birthing Support, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. I appreciate that, thank you.

Mr. Chair, the second motion is I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services provide birthing support that is holistic, clientcentered, and culturally safe with doula and midwife services staffed in each regional centre. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 236-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act – Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together – Services for Children, Youth
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services establish a comprehensive spectrum of services available to children, youth and adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their parents and/or caregivers to prevent developmental delay and mobilize support for families. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 220-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act – Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together – Overrepresentation of Indigen
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the Government of the Northwest Territories has a moral and ethical obligation to root out racism in our institutions. This obligation extends beyond the overt, visible, and obvious acts of hate and violence that we can easily see and condemn. It includes the subtle hidden systemic racism that persists in legislation, policies and practices.

Systemic racism is real. It exists in the Northwest Territories and it exists in our government. Some of our institutions, policies, and practices continue to disadvantage or discriminate against black...

Committee Motion 234-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act – Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together – Legal Services for Parents, C
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services provide legal services to parents as early as the plan of care stage with child and family services. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

In favour.