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
Kieron Testart
Range Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Kieron_Testart@ntassembly.ca
Phone
(867) 767-9143 (link is a phone number)
Extension
12150
Constituency Office
Email
Taylor_Pagotto@ntassembly.ca
Phone
867-447-0439(link is a phone number)

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I’m not sure that helps clarify this. The detail on 335 is a decrease, under contributions. The detail on 334 under program management is also a decrease, so I’m wondering, what I heard was that the decrease was to provide a permanent staff position, and perhaps the department can correct me, for an administrative coordinator for the division. I can’t seem to find where that expenditure is represented in the mains. That’s what I’m looking for. Under contract services, they’ve remained stable since the last budget, 2015-16. There’s no increase in contract services. There’s...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Perhaps the department should. I will move on to program management. I notice there’s a decrease there as well, around… Well, I’m bad at math, so I’ll just leave it at that. What does that decrease represent in terms of program management and the services it offers to provide public safety to Northerners? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Just for clarification, Mr. Chair, the purpose of the spending was to establish a new website and it wasn’t tied to a communications plan or communications products, marketing collaterals that were developed for the consumer affairs division. Yes, we’ll just leave it there. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I know the 2014-15 consumer affairs had a budget of $155,000, at 2015-16 it was up to $240,000, and it’s now down to $150,000. Can the Minister explain the reasons for the increase in the last budget and why it’s been cut down? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would like to know if any of these positions are dedicated to network security and ensuring our data is secure from the outside. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and thank you to the Minister for his answer. With the $2.1 million, using the Minister’s numbers, that leaves a $36-million gap. Is it possible to readjust some of those funding levels to expedite this process sooner than later? My fear is that this government will never have as much money as it wants to meet all of its funding priorities, services, programs, and capital needs. This will be a gap that remains unfilled for many, many years. Is it possible to readjust community funding levels based on the formula financing review to come closer to meeting this gap, this...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was hoping that we would have clarity at this time, but I appreciate that the department needs time to straighten this out. I will eagerly anticipate receiving that information. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Where would that be represented in this budget, or in this main estimates document? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Did the department conduct a survey of Northerners to ascertain if this spending did result in increased awareness of the consumer affairs division and the services it offers to Northerners? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 25)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Is the department of the opinion that the public is now well enough informed that it no longer requires that communication function and funding? Thank you, Mr. Chair.