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
Nahendeh
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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

9706-100th Street
Fort Simpson NT X0E 0N0
Canada

Phone
867-695-3780

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am good with this page. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In regard to apprenticeships, I know I have been talking to the local one in Fort Simpson and they are still trying to figure out how to get apprenticeships in there. Has the department looked at getting the apprenticeships into the community or is this an LHO directive? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the Minister for that. In regards to these LHOs and these positions, will there be on-the-job training? Will they bring in somebody, say from Fort Simpson, or around the areas, to help get them better prepared? Kind of a mentoring process at the beginning. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I thank the Minister for that answer. These three positions, what are the positions going to entail? Is it plumbers? Carpenters? Or is it office administration? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Minister. In regards to Fort Liard, when is it going to be established? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. We’re on page 356, correct? I notice in the CMHC/AHI and renovation programs there is almost a $16-million increase. Could they please explain? Is that the federal funding that we got from the federal government? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

No. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I am done with this page. Thank you.

Question 228-18(2): Public Housing Units Available for Nahendeh Seniors
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I’d like to thank the Minister for her answer. There has been information, Mr. Speaker, on small four-plexes being developed this year. Would these smaller units be made available for seniors in the future? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and I appreciate the Minister’s answer, and I understand what you guys are trying to do. I guess what I’m trying to understand is I know we have these commonalities but we’ve done some work and I’m assuming that these other two territories have done that. I would like to see you guys work together and share this information. You know, you talk about trust and if you’re working together then it’s more information. Can the Minister look at that opportunity when you’re talking to your territorial counterparts as to tell them what you guys are doing and seeing if they’re...

Question 228-18(2): Public Housing Units Available for Nahendeh Seniors
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 21)

I thank the Minister for her answer. It’s very encouraging. What is the Minister prepared to do to ensure our seniors are able to age in place and live in their communities in the Nahendeh region?