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

Question 117-20(1): Government of the Northwest Territories Position Vacancies
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 11)

Thank you. And thank you for the response. Mr. Speaker, how does the GNWT monitor and track this trend across government?

Member’s Statement 120-20(1): Government of the Northwest Territories Position Vacancies
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 11)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm concerned about a trend in government operations. There appears to be a high number of vacant positions and positions that have gone unfilled for an inordinate amount of time. Mr. Speaker, I understand there's staff turnover and for a variety of reasons, it can be hard to fill positions. Maybe the position is specialized which makes filling the position difficult, especially in the more northern and remote communities.

Mr. Speaker, how is the GNWT monitoring this trend across the government? Is the number of vacant positions being monitored over time? Is...

Committee Motion 3-20(1): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 29-20(1): Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 2023-2024, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 11)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move the chair rise and report progress.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 11)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I'll be quick. I appreciate we're just about there.

Just for my colleague from Mackenzie Delta who is not here, and I know he'd probably have this question, would selection of where these officers go, and I assume that's done through Gdivision. I'm not sure if GNWT has any input into that, but there is no policing services in Tsiigehtchic and I'm sure he would bring that up as my colleague across the way reminded me. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 11)

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. And sorry, I should have phrased that question a little better. Obviously, we're looking for the $14.4 million. Is that the total loss for MTS this year, or is that in addition to is that an additional business loss for MTS this year?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 11)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, the committee wishes to deal with Tabled Document 2920(1), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 4, 20232024. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that the chair rise and report progress.

Member’s Statement 86-20(1): Eulogy for Vince Sharpe
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's with a heavy heart today that I announce that the late Vince Patrick Sharpe, aged 76, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, at Stanton Territorial Hospital here in Yellowknife.

Vince was born on February 10th, 1948, in Nova Scotia to Walter J. Sharpe and Margaret M. Sharpe. Vince is one of six siblings, with two brothers and four sisters.

Vince left Nova Scotia at the young age of 19 and was soon captivated by the lure of the North and moved to Inuvik in 1968, initially working for Slim Semmler and John Camaralie. In 1968, he took a position then...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that consideration of Tabled Document 1320(1), Interim Estimates (Operations Expenditures), April 1st to June 30th, 2024, be now concluded and that Tabled Document 1320(1) be reported and recommended as ready for further consideration in formal session through the form of an appropriation bill. Thank you.

Question 56-20(1): Pausing of Collections from Indigenous Cabin Lease Holders
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I'm encouraged by the Minister's comments that they are working with the Indigenous governments on this. I think given that the fact that, again, this House where, you know, we're committed to working closer with our Indigenous governments, with our partners, and my question is would the Minister entertain, then, axing the lease costs for any Indigenous cabin in an established rights area? Thank you.