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, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that consideration of Tabled Document 327-18(2), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2017-2018 be now concluded and that Tabled Document 327-18(2), Supplementary Estimates (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2017-2018 be reported and recommended as ready for further consideration in formal session through the form of an appropriation bill. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Motion 32-18(2): Referral of Petition 6-18(2): Elimination of Time Change in the Northwest Territories to the Standing Committee on Social Development
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, March 9, 2017, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Yellowknife North, that this Assembly refer Petition 6-18(2): Elimination of Time Change in the Northwest Territories to the Standing Committee on Social Development for a comprehensive review and that the standing committee report back to the Assembly at their earliest opportunity. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 708-18(2): Perimeter Fence at North Slave Correctional Centre
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

I am sure my constituents and I are comforted to hear that a similar escape can't happen, but I think these improvements really need to happen. I am just wondering when we will see funding asked from the Minister's department, so we can get this work under way. I didn't see any in the supplementary appropriations. Are we going to see a funding ask any time soon?

Motion to Receive Committee Report 9-18(2) and Move Into Committee of the Whole, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River North, that Committee Report 9-18(2), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report: Review of the 2016 Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Support to Communities for Municipal Services in the Northwest Territories, Municipal and Community Affairs be received by the Assembly and moved into Committee of the Whole for further consideration. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Motion 88-18(2): Committee Report 8-18(2), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Reports of the Information and Privacy Commissioner – Response to Report within 120 Days, Ca
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories provides a response to this report within 120 days. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Report 9-18(2): Report on the Review of the 2016 Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Support to Communities for Municipal Services in the Northwest Territories – Municipal and Community Affairs
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, your Standing Committee on Government Operations is pleased to provide its report on the review of the 2016 report of the Auditor General of Canada on Support to Communities for Municipal Services in the Northwest Territories, municipal and community affairs, and commends it to the House.

The Standing Committee on Government Operations (“the Standing Committee”) is pleased to report on its review of the 2016 Report of the Auditor General of Canada on Support to Communities for Municipal Services in the Northwest Territories.

Public Review

The 2016 Report of...

Committee Motion 86-18(2): Committee Report 8-18(2), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Reports of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Compliance with Section 8 of the Health
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that this Assembly recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories ensure that health authorities undertake the steps necessary to establish or adopt standards, policies, and procedures in compliance with Section 8 of the Health Information Act;

And further, that the Government of the Northwest Territories keep the committee advised of progress on this work with a view to having the appropriate written procedures in place within six months from the date of this report. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 84-18(2): Committee Report 8-18(2), Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Reports of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Implementation of the Health Information
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this Assembly recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories prepare and table a report on the status of the work it has completed to implement the Health Information Act, including the implementation of a public information campaign and training for health sector employees. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 82-18(2): Committee Report 8-18(2): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Reports of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Identifying and Addressing Recommendatio
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I move that this Assembly recommend that the Government of the Northwest Territories identify all recommendations made by the Information and Privacy Commissioner by this and previous standing committees for improvement to the Access to Information and Protection of Protection of Privacy Act;

And further, that the Government of the Northwest Territories identify, in the legislative proposal to amend the act, how these recommendations are being addressed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 65)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On Thursday, March 2, 2017, the Standing Committee on Government Operations presented its report on the review of the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner's 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 Annual Reports. The report, which includes eight recommendations, was read into the record by the chair of the committee, and a motion was passed that moved the report into Committee of the Whole.

Mr. Chair, the standing committee's recommendations largely centre around two key pieces of legislation and the government's work related to them. They are the Access to...