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
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1320

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11120

Constituency Office

62, promenade Woodland, bureau 104
Hay River Nord NT X0E 1G1
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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 84-18(3): Committee Report 10-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act - Investigations by the Ombud of Tlicho Community Services Agency, Carried

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Thank you, committee. We will defer the bill number entitlement until after consideration of the clauses. There are 46 clauses in the bill and one schedule. Please turn to page 5 of the bill. I will call out the clauses. If committee is in agreement, please respond accordingly.

---Clauses 1 through 14 inclusive approved

Committee Motion 87-18(3): Bill 20: Ombud Act - Deleting subclause 17(3) and substituting the following, Carried

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

To the motion. Minister Abernethy.

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I haven't been able to find her, but I have been told that resident of Hay River, Jaylene Delorme-Buggins, is in the gallery. Once again, she is here with the Native Women's Association and, I believe, just recently back from a trip to South America with other Aboriginal youth. She does a lot of good things for the youth. I want to welcome her to the Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Motion 86-15(3): Ombud Act – Deleting subclause 15(1) and substituting the following, Defeated

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Clause 17. Mr. O'Reilly.

Committee Motion 88-13(3): Bill 20: Ombud Act – Amended in subclause 37(1), Carried

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Thank you, committee. Bill 20 is now ready for third reading as amended and reprinted. Does committee agree this concludes our consideration of Bill 20?

Committee Motion 84-18(3): Committee Report 10-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act - Investigations by the Ombud of Tlicho Community Services Agency, Carried

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Thank you, Mr. Testart. I understand there are witnesses that the Minister would like brought into the Chamber. Sergeant-at-Arms, please escort the witnesses into the Chamber. Minister, you may take your seat at the table. Minister, would you please introduce your witnesses for the record.

Committee Motion 87-18(3): Bill 20: Ombud Act - Deleting subclause 17(3) and substituting the following, Carried

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Thank you. To the motion. Mr. Vanthuyne.

Committee Motion 86-15(3): Ombud Act – Deleting subclause 15(1) and substituting the following, Defeated

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Thank you, Minister. To the motion. I will put the question to committee. All those in favour? All those opposed? We have another tie. The motion is defeated.

---Defeated

Clause 15. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 88-13(3): Bill 20: Ombud Act – Amended in subclause 37(1), Carried

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Committee, I will now turn to the bill number and title. Bill 20, Ombud Act. Does committee agree?

Committee Motion 84-18(3): Committee Report 10-18(3): Standing Committee on Government Operations Report on the Review of Bill 20: Ombudsperson Act - Investigations by the Ombud of Tlicho Community Services Agency, Carried

Debates of October 31, 2018 , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 47)

Thank you, committee. This concludes our consideration of Committee Report 10-18(3). Next, we have agreed to consider Bill 20, Ombud Act. I will ask the Minister responsible for the bill to introduce it. Minister Sebert.