Shane Thompson

Member Nahendeh

Speaker

Shane Thompson was re-elected to the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly after serving in the 18th and 19th Assemblies representing the constituency of Nahendeh. Mr. Thompson is the Honorable Speaker of the 20th Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly.

Mr. Thompson was first elected to the 18th Assembly in November 2015 and served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Development. Mr. Thompson was also a member of the Standing Committee on Priorities and Planning, the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures, and the Striking Committee.

Mr. Thompson was born on July 11, 1963, in Hay River. He has lived in Kugluktuk (Coppermine), Inuvik, Hay River, and in Edmonton, while at the University of Alberta. Fort Simpson has been his home since 1992.

Mr. Thompson previously served two terms (three years each) as an elected official with the Fort Simpson District Education Authority, spending the last four years as the chairperson. Over the past 35 years, he has served on various community and territorial boards.

Mr. Thompson was employed as the Senior Sport and Recreation Coordinator with Municipal and Community Affairs (GNWT) in the Deh Cho region before being elected as a Member.

Mr. Thompson completed the Community Recreation Leaders Program at Arctic College in 1989 and is currently working on a Masters Certificate on Evaluation at the University of Victoria and Carleton University. He also completed three years towards an Education degree at the University of Alberta.

Mr. Thompson is an active volunteer with Northern Youth Aboard, CBET and Fundamental Movement, and HIGH FIVE®. As well, he is a past member of the Sport North Federation Board, NWT Softball and of NWTRPA, and the past president of Seven Spruce Golf Course.

Mr. Thompson is the father of seven children - five daughters and two sons – and has nine grandchildren.

He has been a Justice of the Peace since 1991.

Nahendeh Electoral District

Committees

Board of Management
Shane Thompson
Nahendeh
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
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Phone
867-767-9141
Extension
11128
Constituency Office

9706-100th Street
Fort Simpson NT X0E 0N0
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Phone
867-695-3780

Statements in Debates

Question 1601-19(2): Evacuation Supports
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's kind of a dual answer. If they're in Peace River or they have access to accommodations down there through Red Cross or our evacuation process, yes, please reach out to the Pathfinders that way. But if they haven't got accommodations, then, you know, reach out to their MLA, reach out to the South Slave or, if in case, the Pathfinders. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Motion 488-19(2): Bill 74: Forest Act – Amend Subclause 48(2.1), Defeated
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you. For clarity of what the Member's asking for, I'll go to the deputy minister. Thank you.

Member’s Statement 1628-19(2): North American Indigenous Games 2023 Participants and Experience of Athlete Ava Erasmus
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I don't know how we top that; that's amazing.

Mr. Speaker, as the House is aware, the North American Indigenous Games 2023 were held in Halifax and surrounding communities between July 15th to 23rd. The NWT sent a strong team, and I witness the support these athletes received from parents who traveled to Halifax to cheer them on. Most athletes were able to get to Yellowknife in a timely manner to join up with their teammates. Unfortunately, Ava Erasmus had a really interesting adventure to get to the games. As some of you may have heard from Cabin Radio, she had to get...

Committee Motion 485-19(2): Committee Report 62-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 74: Forest Act – Resources to Develop REgulations, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Yes.

Committee Motion 488-19(2): Bill 74: Forest Act – Amend Subclause 48(2.1), Defeated
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you. With your permission, I'll ask Ms. Bard to come in and answer that question. Thank you.

Committee Motion 485-19(2): Committee Report 62-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 74: Forest Act – Resources to Develop REgulations, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you. The Forest Act is a law of joint application which means that it applies throughout the NWT unless its application is narrowed in regulations. Some regulations on the first act may be designed to make more or some powers, such as harvesting and forest resources in applicable on private lands. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 487-19(2): Bill 74: Forest Act – Amend Subclause 15.1(1), Defeated
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you. For detail I'll turn to Mr. Wheler, and then, with your permission, Dr. Kelly. Thank you.

Committee Motion 485-19(2): Committee Report 62-19(2): Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment Report on the Review of Bill 74: Forest Act – Resources to Develop REgulations, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you, Madam Chair. On my right is Dr. Erin Kelly, deputy minister of environment and climate change. And Brett Wheler, a representative of the Intergovernmental Council invited under the Legislative Assembly process convention on bills drafted pursuant to the Intergovernmental Council Legislative Development Protocol. Behind me, on my left, is Laura Jeffrey, legislative counsel with the Department of Justice. And on my right is Melissa Bard, manager of legislation from the Department of Environment and Climate Change. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Committee Motion 486-19(2): Bill 74: Forest Act – Amend Clause 14.1, Defeated
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

Thank you. We've heard the Member's concern, and we'll make sure it's added in the reports moving forward. Thank you.

Committee Motion 491-19(2): Bill 74: Forest Act – Amend New Clause 128.1, Defeated
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 165)

For that detail, I'll turn to the deputy minister. I can get back on the schedule here.