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

Member's Statement on 2018 Arctic Winter Games
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 24)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can you feel it? Can you feel the excitement? It's in the air because the 2018 Arctic Winter Games are almost here. The towns of Hay River and Fort Smith have been busy for the past three years getting ready for the 25th Arctic Winter Games, and now the final preparations are being made to put on what will undoubtedly be the biggest event this territory has seen in the past decade, and that is being modest.

We are less than a week away from the opening ceremonies on March 18th at the Hay River Recreation Centre. Mr. Speaker, what a way to break in the brand...

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

Thank you Question has been called. The Member has requested a recorded vote. All those in favour, please rise.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. I will open the floor to general comments. Minister Abernethy.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

The results of the recorded vote: six in favour, zero opposed, seven abstentions. The motion is carried.

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Committee Motion 31-183: Committee Report 4-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Adult Residential Addictions Treatment Facilities Tour 2017 - Enhancement of Community-Based Aftercare Services, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

Thank you, Mr. Thompson. There is a motion on the floor. The motion has been distributed. To the motion. Minister Abernethy.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

Thank you, committee. We will consider the report after a brief recess.

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Recorded Vote
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

Question has been called. The Member has requested a recorded vote. All those in favour, please rise.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

All those opposed, please stand. All those abstaining, please rise.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

I will call Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of committee? Mr. Beaulieu.

Committee Motion 33-18(3): Committee Report 4-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Adult Residential Addictions Treatment Facilities Tour 2017 - Comprehensive Response within 120 Days, Carried
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 23)

Question has been called. Mr. Blake.