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

Question 164-18(2): Consistency of Restraint and Reduction Initiatives
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

The Premier answered part of the question, but I'll move onto my next one. Mr. Speaker, there has been conversation and rumours out in the public service and on the streets of communities that the NWT are about to potentially realign some of the departments. Can the Premier please confirm that this option has been looked at and discussed?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In regards to the arts organizations operating funds, just kind of a comment. It was kind of confusing. If they could actually do a budget line or like a description and say this is where the money went to I think it would have helped alleviate some of the questions we have. Some of the organizations out there that'll be looking for this funding may be sitting there going, well, the money's gone, and not realize it's out there in another pot. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I notice that there was the reduction in the Dehcho by one position. Could the Minister explain what position was this? Was it sunsetted or was it part of the reduction process? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to also recognize Jim Antoine, his wife Celine Antoine, Tumbah Antoine, who graduated from Dechinta this past Saturday after two months in the bush, as well as Deneze Nakehk’o, former resident of Deh Cho, Fort Simpson, the Liidlii Kue First Nation and as well I'd be remiss not to recognize one of my sons, as I call him, Wade Vaneltsi. Welcome. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Could the Minister provide what percentage is federal and what percentage is territorial? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. There is a North Slave and a Tlicho. Can the Minister explain the difference in these two areas? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

This will be my final question, I hope, on this section. I thank the deputy minister and the Minister on this. I think that it is very important to do a needs-based assessment. I would hope that we do it yearly so that we can continue to see that we are meeting the needs. The other thing is, are you guys going to be doing reports and, are you going to be sharing that with committee so that we can see the progress in the work that the department is doing and from there. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Thank you. Mr. Chair, when we are looking at inclusive schooling, it has gone up by about $100,000, but I have heard the deputy minister talk about this being important and how it is going to be making it better for the students and that. They seem to have big plans. I am just trying to figure out how those plans actually meet this budget when we are only talking $105,000 increase, when in reality, the work that you guys seem to be talking about seems to be huge in nature. Can you please elaborate? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 15)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In regards to the reporting, has the department gone to the federal government and said this is a hindrance, this is a challenge for the people within our communities? You know, the reporting is a challenge, and if that's stopping people from accessing funding that doesn't bode well for the people with disabilities. Thank you, Mr. Chair.