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

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

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

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. A recorded vote has been requested. All those in favour, please stand.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

I will now open the floor to general comments on the tabled document. Mr. Vanthuyne.

Committee Motion 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Deletion Of Fiscal Context Section, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

Thank you, Mr. O'Reilly. Would any other Member like to speak to the motion? Minister McLeod.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

Thank you, Premier McLeod. Do you wish to invite witnesses to the table?

Committee Motion 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Deletion Of Fiscal Context Section, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

Thank you, Mr. Vanthuyne. Are there any other Members who would like to speak to this motion? Mr. Testart.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

The Committee will take a short recess and discuss the matter when we get back.

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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

Thank you, committee. We will begin with the “Introduction” section. Do Members have any comments or questions regarding this section? I'm seeing no comments or questions. Do Members have any comments or questions regarding the “Fiscal Context” section? Mr. Vanthuyne.

Question 23-18(2): Port of Hay River Dredging Efforts
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's good to hear that we're engaging the appropriate federal Ministers on this topic. Finally, in addition to encouraging the federal government to dredge the areas in question, would this government be willing to provide any assistance to the federal government such as planning, logistical support, or possibly committing a small amount of resources towards it if such assistance was required to initiate the project? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 3)

Thank you, Mr. McNeely. Mr. Nakimayak.