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
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

Committee Motion 46-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates –Environment and Climate Change – Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

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

Committee Motion 45-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Infrastructure - Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move this committee defer further consideration of the capital estimates for the Department of Infrastructure at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 43-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Municipal and Community Affairs – Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this committee defer further consideration of the capital estimates for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Question 365-20(1): Red Tape Reduction and the Government of the Northwest Territories Relations with Small Businesses
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I know that, you know, this issue runs throughout several departments, this is not just a Department of Finance obviously, and I, you know, appreciate that I'm speaking with the Minister of Finance. But I guess -- and I don't know if this question, Mr. Speaker, is even able to be answered but when you're looking at a terms of reference or looking at putting together this red tape review, does it kind of take into consideration other items like the innovative -- innovation action plan that ITI has and different things like that to kind of look at the terms of...

Question 365-20(1): Red Tape Reduction and the Government of the Northwest Territories Relations with Small Businesses
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my Member's statement, I spoke about the issues entrepreneurs are having in Inuvik in processing applications and so on and so forth online. I referenced the 2020 red tape reduction group. My questions for the Minister of Finance is this red tape reduction group proactively addressing these issues to address and streamline the application processes and, if so, how? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Motion 46-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates –Environment and Climate Change – Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this committee defer further consideration of the capital estimates for the Department of Environment and Climate Change at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 44-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Education, Culture and Employment – Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this committee defer further consideration of the capital estimates for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment at this time. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, committee wishes to consider Tabled Document 193-20(1), 2025-2026 Capital Estimates for the Departments of Municipal and Community Affairs; Education, Culture and Employment; Infrastructure; and, Environment and Climate Change. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Report 15-20(1): Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight Report on Committee’s Statement on the Housing and Healthcare Crises in the Northwest Territories, Received by the Assembly, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 32)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Your Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight is pleased to provide its Report on the Committee's Statement on the Housing and Healthcare Crises in the Northwest Territories and commends it to the House.

Mr. Speaker, this report sets out the accountability and oversight committee's concerns and call for urgent government intervention regarding the crises conditions that have developed in the delivery of health care and social services and affordability and availability of housing across the Northwest Territories. Through correspondence before the...

Committee Motion 42-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Justice – Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 32)

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