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

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Nahendeh

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Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
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9706-100th Street
Fort Simpson NT X0E 0N0
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Statements in Debates

Question 362-18(2): Nahendeh Ministerial Tour

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

I thank the Minister for his answer, and I understand he has a busy schedule so I appreciate that. Will he be able to make a commitment to potentially do this tour, work permitted, do it in January?

Question 356-18(2): Northern Participation in Highway Construction Contracts

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the Minister for his answer. I was actually really impressed with those numbers considering I heard numbers lower than that before, so I'm very happy to hear that. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister provide us with what other work went to local companies, small businesses, in that area for this contract? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 356-18(2): Northern Participation in Highway Construction Contracts

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

I again thank the Minister for his answer. It was a little bit short and it could have been more elaborate, but we'll work on that. Mr. Speaker, last session I spoke about how the department was able to guarantee that companies' commitment was upheld for northern involvement. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister please explain to this House what mechanisms are used to ensure Northern involvement are in these contracts?

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister. I'll look for the commitment or the update after you give it to the community. I don’t want to be disrespectful to the community and work with them, so after that meeting they can maybe share it with me.

Now, I guess I'm going onto a bit of a wish list or what is not in this, but when we're talking about learning centres and that, and one doesn't fit all, so some of my smaller communities are looking at utilizing the school to use a learning centre. So part of this question there that that Minister is talking about has this been part of it. Thank...

Member’s Statement on Fort Simpson Papal Site Teepee Replacement

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank my colleagues for giving me this extra time. Mr. Speaker, the week of construction had a positive impact on the community and people commented on the positive energy throughout the community and region. Mr. Speaker, on September 15th the elementary school and the high school attended a fire-feeding ceremony and drum dance where the community celebrated the construction. During this ceremony they brought in an elder from Wrigley, Angus Ekenale, who sang a special song to honour the ancient spirit of the 750-year-old tree. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to recognize...

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister for his answer. How is the department looking at this capital project for the disruption of it? So how are they going to look at modular units coming into teach the classes or are they going to be teaching the classes during this time when school is in? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank the Minister for that commitment and look forward to seeing it in committee. So thank you very much, that will be all my questions. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Yes, it does. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I thank Ms. Schofield for that answer. Can the Minister please explain to us what kind of work has been done up to this date on this facility? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of October 19, 2016 , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In regard to the capital plan, I see that Fort Smith corrections, for the ladies is in the capital plan, and it's talking about a 23bed facility, but presently we're only having an eight to 10, so currently, females that are using the facility. So can the Minister please provide a rationale why such a large facility is being built? Thank you, Mr. Chair.