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 13)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. They are in the business plan somewhere else? Is that what it is? I guess if it is, then is it identified in the business plan. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

No, not at this time. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

You can agree later on, right after I ask my questions. Thank you. I notice that there's four new positions in the different flowchart. That does not include new additional positions happening for the GSOs, is that correct?

Question 144-18(2): Community Capacity Building
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and I thank the Minister for his answer. The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is very proud of the new deal direction they have taken. Can the Minister please provide this House with what tools the department gives the communities before implementing this process? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Can the Minister please keep me informed on what is going on. I would like to understand what he means by not enough activity in the community. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Question 144-18(2): Community Capacity Building
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

I thank the Member for his answer. Can the Minister please explain how his department works with Dehcho First Nations to help band communities in the Nahendeh riding to ensure the bands are successful in their operations?

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. In regards to the position for Trout Lake, is that funding still in the budget? Is that position going to be filled this year? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Member’s Statement on Community Capacity Building
Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, colleagues. However, in saying this, the government cannot just say here you go. It needs to do the job to ensure we prepare them to do the job. Today, Mr. Speaker, later on I will have questions for the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

Thank you for that clarification. In regards to North Slave and Trout Lake, can the Minister please explain the differences between the North Slave and Trout Lake? Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 13)

Previously the Minister talked about there are three moves from the Executive here, but there are five headquarters. Are there additional positions here besides the four? I am just a little confused. They said three were moved over here. I am just trying to understand it. Thank you, Mr. Chair.