Denny Rodgers

Member Inuvik Boot Lake

Denny Rodgers was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Inuvik Boot Lake. 

Mr. Rodger’s was born on August 4, 1968, in Come by Chance, Newfoundland. Mr. Rodger’s has been a cornerstone of Inuvik since 1994. With eight years on the Inuvik Town Council and three as Mayor, his commitment to community is unwavering.

Mr. Rodger’s academic foundation from Eastern College covers Business, Banking, Marketing, and Financial Accounting. His professional journey spans diverse roles, including three years at the Town of Inuvik, 12 with Inuvialuit Development Corporation, 10 at the Inuvik Housing Authority, and two self-employed years.

Beyond his civic and professional pursuits, Mr. Rodger finds joy in family life, being a husband and father of 3. His summers involve boating and golf, while winter sees him on snowmobiles and curling rinks. Traveling, a passion whenever time allows, complements his busy schedule.

Over the last three decades, Mr. Rodger’s has actively engaged in philanthropic pursuits. He has served as the Chair of the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission Governance Board, helmed the Business Development and Investment Corporation, and assumed the role of Public Administrator for Aurora College. His dedication extends to various organizations, including minor hockey, Children’s First, curling, softball, and Arctic Expo. Through these diverse commitments, he consistently demonstrates a profound commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those around him.

Inuvik Boot Lake Electoral District

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Public Accounts
Government Operations
Procedure and Privileges
Member Denny Rodgers
Inuvik Boot Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
(867) 767-9143

Statements in Debates

Tabled Document 5-20(1): Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Standing Committee Terms of Reference
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Standing Committee Terms of Reference. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 4-20(1): Regional Director Position
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you, Mr. Premier, for the answer. Does the department have a timeline for when they see this position filled, and is it something that is now actively being advertised?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to recognize His Lordship mayor Clarence Wood. Mr. Wood is in his 26th year serving the municipality of Inuvik, which makes him, I think, the longest serving municipal leader in the territory. I had the pleasure of serving with Mr. Wood, and I'd like to recognize him and thank him here today. Thank you.

Motion 7-20(1): Amend Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly – Standing Committee, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today regarding appointment of Deputy Speaker.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today regarding amendment of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly.

Motion 7-20(1): Amend Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly – Standing Committee
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Thursday, February 8, 2024, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Rule 9.2(3) be amended to read: The Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight shall report and recommend, with all convenient speed, Members to comprise the following Standing Committees of the Assembly:

On Economic Development and Environment;

On Government Operations;

On Procedure and Privileges;

On public accounts;

On Social Development; and

On any other Standing and Special Committees as directed by the Assembly.

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Question 4-20(1): Regional Director Position
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you, Mr. Premier. Given this important role, there are positions in the region, I'm sure in other communities as well, in other regions, will the Premier commit to having the department do an assessment of senior leadership positions in the region at a whole, in its entirety? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 13-20(1):
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 1)

Mr. Speaker, first and foremost thank you to the voters of Inuvik Boot Lake. Obviously without you, I would not be here, and I certainly appreciate you putting your trust in me to come down here and work on your behalf.

Congratulations to the Premier and the new Cabinet. I look forward to working with you in the coming four years.

Thank you to my team. Nobody can do this by themselves. Running a campaign, as we all know in this room, is very time consuming. So for all my friends, my team, my official agent Peter Clarkson, and so many I wish I could name them all that check in on my...