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

R.J. Simpson
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 138-18(3): Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Amendment to subclause 29(1) striking out "April 1, 2019" and substituting "August 1, 2019", cARRIED
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. There is a motion to report progress. The motion is in order. All those in favour. All those opposed. The motion is carried.

---Carried

I will rise and report progress.

Member's Statement on Forest Fire Highway Closure Effects on the Northwest Territories
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As we all know, the highway between High Level and Enterprise was closed two days ago because of a fire near Steam River. The only rail line into the territory has been shut down for a week because of the fire by High Level. Many of my constituents, myself included, are concerned about the situation. I want to bring those concerns to this House so that the government knows that, even though the source of the problem is in Alberta, that highway is a lifeline for the entire territory and this issue has consequences for all of our residents.

If this closure goes on for any...

Committee Motion 136-18(3): Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Amendment to Clause 2 – Renumbered Subclause 2(1), Defeated
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. There is a motion on the floor and it is being distributed. Is there an extra copy of the motion? The motion is in order. To the motion. Mr. Testart.

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, committee. This concludes our consideration of Committee Report 15-18(3). Committee, we have agreed to next consider Bill 30, An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act. I will give everyone a moment to get your grey binders out. I will ask the Minister responsible for the bill to introduce it. Minister Sebert.

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you. General comments on the bill. Anything from committee? Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 138-18(3): Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Amendment to subclause 29(1) striking out "April 1, 2019" and substituting "August 1, 2019", cARRIED
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Thank you, committee. Bill 30 is now ready for third reading as amended. Does committee agree that this concludes our consideration of Bill 30?

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, committee. I will call out each clause, and if committee agrees, please respond accordingly. If any Members wish to move motions, please raise your hands high. I'm not a mind reader, so I don't want to miss any motions if any are to be made. Please turn to page 1 of the bill, and I will begin calling clause. Clause 1.

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you, Minister. Seeing nothing further, I will put the question to committee.

Committee Motion 138-18(3): Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Amendment to subclause 29(1) striking out "April 1, 2019" and substituting "August 1, 2019", cARRIED
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you. Mr. Testart.

Committee Motion 135-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 30: An Act to Amend the Human Rights Act – Evaluation Framework for Restorative Process
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 77)

Thank you. Mr. Aitken.