Julian Morse

Member Frame Lake

Mr. Morse was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Frame Lake.

Mr. Morse grew up in Yellowknife and graduated from Sir John Franklin High School. He studied political science and economics in undergrad, has a diploma in environment and natural resources technology from Aurora College, and a master’s degree in conflict analysis & management from Royal Roads University.

Mr. Morse has a diverse professional background, including ten years’ experience working in the NWT’s regulatory system. He has worked as an environmental technician, policy analyst, executive director of an NGO, and constituency assistant at the Legislative Assembly. He has also worked a variety of trades and labour positions over the years, including a season working on the Snowking’s snow castle construction team. He is licensed to operate commercial watercraft, and works as a zodiac driver and polar bear guard for an expedition cruise company in the summer.

His dedication to public service extended to a two-term tenure as a city councillor in Yellowknife, where he worked from 2015 to 2022. He served on the board of directors for the Yellowknife Housing Authority from 2021 to 2023.

In his spare time Julian enjoys various outdoor activities, and has extensively explored Great Slave Lake in his sailboat. He is an avid hunter, and has participated in expeditions for moose, caribou, and muskox across the varied landscapes of the Northwest Territories.

Prior to his political career, he contributed to the Boards of Folk on the Rocks and the Somba K'e Paddling Club. In his personal life, Julian shares his home with his girlfriend Rhiana and their pets – Beatrix, the dog, and Loki, the cat.

Frame Lake Electoral District:

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Economic Development & Environment
Government Operations
Procedure and Privileges
Julian Morse
Frame Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
(867) 767-9143
Extension
12110
Mobile
867-446-1799
Constituency Assistant
867-767-9130
Extension
12113

Statements in Debates

Question 30-20(1): Preparing for the Closure of Diavik Diamond Mine
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 4)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment. Not meaning to gang up on her today specifically or deliberately but just happens to be the way it is.

Mr. Speaker, what is the department actively and specifically doing to prepare both our economy and workforce for the 2026 closure of the Diavik Diamond Mine? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 33-20(1): Development of the Knowledge Economy
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 3)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I am speaking about the knowledge economy and what development of this sector could mean for our territory. First, I want to dispel the idea that growing this sector is only about skill development. That is a key aspect of it. But people can obtain skills elsewhere so we need to be thinking about what we can offer to the world, what would extract and keep people here to study, and help us build institutions communities can build their economies around.

It has been suggested that the university project is simply about centralizing things in Yellowknife...

Question 3-20(1): Implementation of the Recommendations of Strengthening Support for Non Profit Sector
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What is the plan and timeline for full implementation of all the recommendations from the strengthening the nonprofit and charitable sector report? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 3-20(1): Implementation of the Recommendations of Strengthening Support for Non Profit Sector
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I earlier spoke to strengthening the nonprofit and charitable organization report. My question is for the Minister of EIA. What progress has been made so far, if any, on implementation of the recommendations from the strengthening the nonprofit and charitable sector report? Thank you.

Question 3-20(1): Implementation of the Recommendations of Strengthening Support for Non Profit Sector
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And just in response to that answer, I ask has the department began to action this report, and is there an intention to action the report, or are they simply sitting on it and waiting for priorities to come from this Assembly? Thank you.

Question 3-20(1): Implementation of the Recommendations of Strengthening Support for Non Profit Sector
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yeah, that's unfortunate. I had a couple of followup questions that I won't be able to go through it. But in particular, we have a number of nonprofit and charitable organizations who have been operating for many years in our territory and are delivering ongoing programs which will be needed for the foreseeable future. What can we do to decrease administrative burden and secure longterm funding for these organizations? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 24-20(1): Funding for Non-Governmental Organizations
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 2)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the nonprofit and charitable sector play a critical role in essential service delivery in the Northwest Territories. They fill numerous gaps in government service which would be much more expensive to fill if the GNWT tried to deliver these services alone. Our network of NGOs is essential to ensuring people aren't falling through the cracks. For many years, NGOs have been saying to government that they are overburdened with administration of numerous funding agreements, feel undervalued and disrespected, and struggle to keep the lights on year to year...

Member’s Statement 8-20(1): Gratitude
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 1)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, congratulations to our new Premier-elect and to our new Cabinet. I am very excited to work and collaborate with you.

Frame Lake, thank you from the bottom of my heart for putting your trust in me. I am deeply humbled by the election results and promise you I am going to put everything I possibly can into working to represent you, your best interests, and those of the territory. This is not something I take lightly in the slightest and the importance of staying grounded and focused on constituency work is something I am strongly committed to. I want to...

Motion 4-20(1): Appointments to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 1)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

WHEREAS Rule 89(2) requires that Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight,

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave, that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight:

Mrs. Sheryl Yakeleya, the Member for Deh Cho;

Mr. Julian Morse, the Member for Frame Lake;

Ms. Kate Reid, the Member for Great Slave;

Mr. Denny Rodgers, the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake;

Mr. George Nerysoo, the Member for Mackenzie Delta;

Mrs. Jane Weyallon Armstrong, the Member for Monfwi;

Mr...

Motion 4-20(1): Appointments to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 1)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023, I will move the following motion:

Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Great Slave that the following Members be appointed to the Standing Committee on Accountability and Oversight:

Mrs. Sheryl Yakeleya, the Member for Deh Cho;

Mr. Julian Morse, the Member for Frame Lake;

Ms. Kate Reid, the Member for Great Slave;

Mr. Denny Rodgers, the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake;

Mr. George Nerysoo, the Member for Mackenzie Delta;

Mrs. Jane Weyallon Armstrong, the Member for Monfwi;

Mr. Kieron Testart...