R.J. Simpson

Member Hay River North

Premier
Minister of Executive and Indigenous Affairs
Minister of Justice
Government House Leader

R.J. Simpson was elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, representing the constituency of Hay River North. On December 7th, 2023, Mr. Simpson was elected Premier of the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Simpson was formerly acclaimed to the 19th Legislative Assembly and first elected into the 18th Assembly in 2015.

Mr. Simpson was Deputy Speaker of the 18th Assembly, Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Government Operations, and the Chair of the Special Committee on Transition Matters. Mr. Simpson was also a member of the Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning and the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment.

Mr. Simpson is a lifelong resident of Hay River After graduating from Diamond Jenness Secondary School in 1998 Mr. Simpson went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts from MacEwan University and a law degree from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law.

Mr. Simpson has previously worked with the Government of Canada, Northern Transportation Company Ltd, Métis Nation Local 51, and Maskwa Engineering.

While at law school, Mr. Simpson was the President of the Aboriginal Law Students’ Association. He has also served on the board of the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre in Hay River and volunteered with the Canada-Ghana Education Project.

Hay River North Electoral District

Committees

Hay River North
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
867-767-9141
Extension
11120
Constituency Office

62, promenade Woodland, bureau 104
Hay River Nord NT X0E 1G1
Canada

Phone
867-874-6301
Minister
Email
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Premier of the Northwest Territories, Minister of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, Minister of Justice, Government House Leader

Statements in Debates

RECORDED VOTE
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. O’Reilly. I remind all Members to direct their comments through the chair. To the amendment to the motion. A recorded vote has been requested. All those in favour, please stand.

Committee Motion 18-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Palliative Care Services, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. McNeely. To the motion. Mr. Beaulieu.

Committee Motion 24-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Women in Politics, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

We will continue discussion on this section. Ms. Green.

Committee Motion 11-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition of Text Regarding Amendments to the Heritage Fund Act, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. The motion is on the floor and is now being distributed. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Testart.

Committee Motion 15-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Universal Day Care, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 21-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Physical Activity Strategy, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Question has been called. I'll allow you to conclude debate on the motion, Mr. Thompson.

Question 49-18(2): Infrastructure for Southern Portion of Highway No. 1
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to direct my question to the Minister of Transportation and ask: Why is Highway No. 1 from the border to Enterprise not on any of the existing and proposed Building Canada bundles?

Motion to Amend Committee Motion 13-18(2) Regarding Energy Efficiencies, Defeated
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Sebert. The motion to amend is in order. To the amendment to Committee Motion 13-18(2). The amendment to the motion is being distributed. To the amendment to the motion. Mr. Sebert.

Committee Motion 17-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Enhanced Home and Community Care Services, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Comments and questions on the section. Mr. McNeely.

Committee Motion 24-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Women in Politics, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Ms. Green. To the motion.