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

Kieron Testart
Range Lake
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. What was the amount requested; is the Minister able to share that? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. The chemotherapy drugs -- I know this has been kind of an ongoing difficulty in trying to tamp down on, like, a very clear cost related to chemotherapy drugs. Can the Minister speak to that because these are -- these costs continue to increase, and I think one of the issues related to health care sustainability is certainly the affordability of drugs. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. After this appropriation, how close will we be to the federally imposed borrowing limit? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

I'm sorry, could the Minister repeat her answer.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. Do we have an idea of how many are dev corps, then, or owned by local bands or other Indigenous governments? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. So the Minister can confirm, then, that agency nurses have been deployed to both -- sorry, to the TCSA and to NTHSSA? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. It doesn't surprise me that there's a surplus from extended health benefits given that was the point of changing them. I'm just -- I think conceptionally it's disappointing to think you're taking money from one class of people and giving it -- to pay for the benefits of another class of people. I think, again, conceptionally that's not great. I still get plenty of complaints. I get a constituent who texts me monthly with his -- the increased costs to his medical needs because of income testing of extended health benefits, something I do not support. So I mean, like I said...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. I'd like to ask about the contract -- sorry, the $2.4 million and change to provide -- reflect the impact of costs associated with agency and contract staffing. Can the Minister explain what that is. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you. So this is -- and this surplus exists after the changes were made to income testing extended health benefits; is that correct?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 41)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the following questions with respect to health care management to the Minister of Health and Social Services. Please provide the following:

How many full-time physicians were hired by the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) last fiscal year;

How many full-time physicians left their employment with the NTHSSA last fiscal year;

A breakdown of the reasons for why full-time physicians left their employment with NTHSSA last fiscal year, including resignation, term expiration, retirement, termination, and any other relevant reason;

A...