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

Committee Motion 20-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition of Text Regarding a Healing Program for Men, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Nadli. To the motion. Ms. Green.

Committee Motion 26-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Motion for Formal Adoption of Tabled Document 1-18(2) as Amended, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

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

---Carried

---Applause

I'd like to thank the witnesses for joining us. Sergeant-at-Arms, would you escort them from the Chamber. What is the wish of committee? Mr. Beaulieu.

Committee Motion 12-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Energy Sources, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

A motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Thompson.

Committee Motion 16-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition of Text Regarding Affordable Day Care, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Ms. Green. To the motion. Question has been called. I call upon Ms. Green to conclude debate. Is there anything further, Ms. Green?

Committee Motion 22-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Appeal of Government Decisions, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Question has been called. Premier McLeod.

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

The Member has requested we return to the “Economy, Environment and Climate Change” section. Mr. Testart.

Committee Motion 14-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Community Governments Addressing Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation and Climate Change,
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. To the motion. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 19-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition of Text Regarding the Territorial Anti-Poverty Action Plan and Deletion of Text Regarding the Anti-Poverty Strat
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Ms. Green. All those in favour? All those opposed? Motion is carried.

---Carried

We will continue discussing the “Community Wellness and Safety” section. Any comments? Mr. Nadli.

Committee Motion 26-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Motion for Formal Adoption of Tabled Document 1-18(2) as Amended, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. To the motion. Mr. Testart.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

All those abstaining, please stand. The results of the recorded vote are nine in favour; six opposed; zero abstentions. The motion is carried.

---Carried

Are there any more comments on the “Economy, Environment and Climate change” section? If not, would the committee agree to return to the “Cost of Living” section?