R.J. Simpson

Member Hay River North

Premier
Minister of Executive and Indigenous Affairs

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

R.J. Simpson
Hay River North
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Rj_simpson@ntassembly.ca
Phone
867-767-9141 (link is a phone number)
Extension
11120
Constituency Office

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

Phone
867-874-6301(link is a phone number)
Minister
Email
Rj_simpson@gov.nt.ca
Premier of the Northwest Territories, Minister of Executive and Indigenous Affairs, Minister of Justice, Government House Leader

Statements in Debates

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

It's good to hear we got work on those three kilometres.

---Laughter

Is there anything else that might be included in bundles one or two that would include any work or benefit to Highway No. 1 at all?

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

Thank you, Mr. Sebert. To the amendment to the motion. Mr. O'Reilly.

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. A motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. 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)

Question has been called. I will allow Ms. Green to conclude debate on the motion.

Committee Motion 10-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Addition of Text Regarding Taxation on Small Businesses, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

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

---Carried

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, Minister Moses. To the motion. Mr. Beaulieu.

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)

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. To the motion.

Member’s Statement on Infrastructure Requirements for Southern Mackenzie Highway
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As part of the New Building Canada Fund, the GNWT and the federal government have committed $292 million to highway improvement projects in the NWT over the next eight years. As far as I can tell, none of that money has yet been allocated for any improvements to the Mackenzie Highway from the border to Kilometre 186. Almost every day, I stand up here and talk about a vital component that we need to build our economy. Today is no different. If we're serious about diversifying and growing our economy, we need to make improvements to our primary corridor to the south...

Committee Motion 13-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement of Text Regarding Energy Efficiency, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 5)

Thank you, Mr. O’Reilly. A motion is on the floor. The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. O’Reilly.

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)

Question has been called. I will allow Mr. Beaulieu to conclude debate on the motion.