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

Committee Report 12-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission, deemed read, received, and adopted. Response from Government Requested, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of The 2023-2024 Annual Report of The Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission

Introduction

The Standing Committee on Government Operations (Committee) has reviewed the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission (Annual Report).1 The Committee thanks Mr. Charles Dent, Ms. Nicole MacNeil, and Mr. Sheldon Toner for their appearance before the Committee on August 26, 2024.2

The Human Rights Act requires the Human Rights Commission (Commission) to prepare an annual report.3 The 2023-2024 report...

Committee Motion 39-20(1): Concurrence Motion – Tabled Document 200-20(1): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2024-2025, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you for that answer. And I certainly encourage the Minister to pursue whatever means they can to kind of recoup any costs associated with material defects.

The next question is on the Hay River harbour restoration project, I note that that one's not covered by any federal funding but is -- the Hay River harbour is something that I'm sure the feds access through coast guard ships. I'm just curious to what extent does the Minister feel that the federal government, you know, uses this infrastructure and should perhaps be considering -- we should be looking to them to...

Committee Report 11-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Equal Pay Commissioner, received and adopted. Response from Government Requested, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that pursuant to Rule 9.4(5)(a), the Government of the Northwest Territories table a comprehensive response to this report, including all recommendations, within 120 days or at the earliest opportunity subsequent to the passage of 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 340-20(1): Supported Living Review and Recommendations
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Minister for that response. Certainly, I wanted to highlight respite services as an item that should be a priority, and I appreciate the Member taking a specific look at that. Mr. Speaker, several of the accepted recommendations in the report that were accepted spoke to stronger -- the need for stronger interdepartmental coordination with Housing NWT and ECE. Has the department made any progress on advancing those recommendations specifically? Thank you.

Committee Report 11-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Equal Pay Commissioner, received and adopted. Response from Government Requested, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, your Standing Committee on Government Operations would like to Report on its Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Equal Pay Commissioner. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 340-20(1): Supported Living Review and Recommendations
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there's probably some more detail out there so if the Minister is interested in sharing that with Members, I'd appreciate it. But the department accepted recommendation 8, which was to increase caregiver supports and overnight respite options in principle only. Has the department made any progress on this recommendation or explored options related to expanding respite services? Thank you.

Committee Report 10-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner, deemed read, received, and adopted. Response from Government Requested, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Committee Report 10-20(1), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, be received and adopted by the Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Report 14-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Office of the Ombud, deemed read, received, and adopted. Response from Government Requested, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that pursuant to Rule 9.4(5)(a) that the Government of the Northwest Territories table a comprehensive response to this report, including all recommendations, within 120 days or at the earliest opportunity subsequent to the passage of 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Report 10-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner, deemed read, received, and adopted. Response from Government Requested, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's going to be another marathon for Standing Committee on Government Operations. Mr. Speaker, your Standing Committee on Government Operations is pleased to provide its Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Committee Report 10-20(1), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner be deemed read and printed in Hansard in its...

Committee Report 14-20(1): Report on the Review of the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Office of the Ombud, deemed read, received, and adopted. Response from Government Requested, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 31)

Standing committee on Government operations report on the review of the 2023-2024 annual report of the northwest territories ombud

Introduction

The Standing Committee on Government Operations (Committee) has reviewed Speaking up for Fairness: 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Northwest Territories Ombud (Annual Report).1 The Committee thanks Ms. Krista Carnogursky, recently appointed Ombud, for her appearance before Committee on August 26, 2024.2

Section 33 of the Ombud Act requires the Ombud to prepare an annual report.3 The 2023-2024 report highlights the Ombud’s focus on investigating inquiries...