Kieron Testart

Member Range Lake

Kieron Testart was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Range Lake.

Mr. Testart was born on March 22, 1985, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. He was raised in the Northwest Territories, first residing in Tuktoyaktuk and later in Yellowknife, where Mr. Testart now lives with his family, his diverse background and wealth of experiences have shaped his commitment to community development and effective governance.

Mr. Testart was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kam Lake in the 18th Legislative Assembly, where he demonstrated a keen understanding of the issues facing his constituents. Beyond his legislative roles, Kieron has contributed significantly to the economic development of the region. Serving as the Director of Economic Development for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation from 2021 to 2023. Mr. Testart’s commitment to education and language advocacy is evident in his role as Program Coordinator for Canadian Parents for French from 2020 to 2021. His efforts have extended to policy analysis within the Government of the Northwest Territories and serving as Deputy Sheriff from 2009 to 2014.

Academically, Kieron holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Lethbridge (2004-2009) and a Certificate in Parliamentary Governance from McGill University (2017).

Married to Colleen, he is the proud father of Corbin, Eve, and Leander. In addition to his professional pursuits, Kieron finds joy in various hobbies and interests, including a deep passion for Formula 1 and motorsport, a love for film and theatre, grassroots activism, and an avid curiosity about international affairs.

Kieron's commitment to community extends beyond the political realm. As a dedicated volunteer, he has been actively involved in various capacities, including serving on the NWT Federal Liberal Association Board of Directors since 2011, contributing to the Liberal Party of Canada. His volunteer experience also includes a position on the NWT Branch Board of Directors for Canadian Parents for French from 2014 to 2020 and mentoring youth with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada in 2014-2015.

Range Lake Electoral District

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Social Development
Public Accounts
Procedure and Privileges
Member Kieron Testart
Range Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 42)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. This is an increase of $4.6 million to the capital budget. Can the Minister provide the impact to the supplementary reserve for infrastructure expenditures? Thank you.

Written Question 13-18(3): Performance of the Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 42)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have the following questions concerning the performance of the NWT Liquor and Cannabis Commission, addressed to the honourable Minister of Finance:

1. What are the total sales of cannabis products by the NWT Liquor and Cannabis Commission and its vendors by quantity, price, volume, and number of customers;

2. What are the total sales of each individual cannabis product by the NWT Liquor and Cannabis Commission and its vendors by quantity, price, volume, and number of customers;

3.

What is the quantity and type of cannabis products distributed to each...

Member's Statement on Family Violence Awareness Week
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 42)

Merci, Monsieur le President. [Translation] There is a social norm that affects us all, if not in our own home then in the homes of our families and of our friends. It affects so many of us, mostly women, but not exclusively.

Mr. Speaker, we are all aware of just how complex the issue of family violence is. Even worse, the NWT has the second highest rate of family violence instances in the country. The situation here, in the NWT, is at epidemic proportions.

"Family violence" is any instance where a family member is threatening, intimidating, or using any method to illicit fear. Behaviours can...

Committee Motion 76-18(3): Tabled Document 255-18(3): SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES (INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENDITURES), NO. 3, 2018-2019, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 42)

This is a point of order, Mr. Chair. Could you call the page again with the correct total appropriation?

Committee Motion 75-18(3): Bill 7: Chartered Professional Accountants Act - Amend the French Version of Subclause 6(11), CARRIED
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 41)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Risk assessment is under way or is in progress; is that correct? Thank you.

Committee Motion 75-18(3): Bill 7: Chartered Professional Accountants Act - Amend the French Version of Subclause 6(11), CARRIED
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 41)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank my honourable colleagues for starting the work on asking questions around the governance structure.

The deputy spoke to the need to find a self-sustaining model or self-sustaining revenue in the market before the government kind of cuts us loose and stops subsidizing it. I know that, currently, MTS is servicing communities and industrial operations outside of the Northwest Territories. Can the Minister just provide the jurisdictions where MTS is pursuing work? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 41)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Standing Committee on Government Operations is pleased to speak to our review of Bill 7: Chartered Professional Accountants Act.

Bill 7, sponsored by the Department of Finance, merges the three professional accounting bodies currently operating in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, following the lead of the three related national accounting bodies that merged in 2013. Bill 7 will repeal three existing NWT statutes and replace them with a single, new Chartered Professional Accountants Act. This bill is being coordinated with legislation in Nunavut to allow members...

Question 423-18(3): Cannabis Sales
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 41)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That's 30 kilos of cannabis in four days or six days. Again, it seems that the demand is quite strong in the Northwest Territories, and we don't know, at this point, if it is an initial rush or if this is a market thing.

Does this new market data give confidence to the Minister that there is a viable market for cannabis in the Northwest Territories, and how does that reflect on our current regulations for private sales? Thank you.

Question 423-18(3): Cannabis Sales
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 41)

Can the Minister advise the House on what the total cannabis sales or cannabis product sales-to-date are? Can he provide an update?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 41)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to welcome students and staff from St. Joseph’s School who are joining us today. I got to speak with them earlier. It is great to see young persons and their teachers taking an interest in our proceedings. Thank you for being here. I would also like to recognize my friend, Mr. Nathan McPherson. Thanks for being here, as well. Thank you.