Jay MacDonald

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MLA for Thebacha
Won his last election, in 2023, with 49% of the vote.
Yesterday
Mentioned by Cabin Radio When will the NWT’s new public safety legislation kick in? When will the NWT’s new public safety legislation kick in?
Two days ago
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to also thank the pages for the tremendous work they've done this week, and I'd like to recognize …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 6897-20(1): Celebration of Life for Ron Holtorf Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise in this House today to pay tribute to a friend, a …
Three days ago
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 27: An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act, Carried Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Yellowknife South, that Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act, be …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Tabled Document 351-20(1): Environmental Rights Act Annual Report 2024-2025 Tabled Document 352-20(1): Plain Language Summary for Bill 27: An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act Tabled Document 353-20(1): Statement of Consistency for Bill 27: An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table the following three documents: Environmental Rights Act Annual Report 2024-2025; Plain Language Summary for Bill 27, An Act …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 735-20(1): Fees for Indigenous and Traditional Use Cabins Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Member for the question. I think that, you know, as we talk about traditional use cabins, traditional …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 138-20(1): Government of the Northwest Territories' New Approach to Energy and Climate Change Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I want to talk about the Government of the Northwest Territories' new approach to addressing climate change. From community …
Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Jay Macdonald: Government of the Northwest Territories’ New Approach to Energy and Climate Change Jay Macdonald: Government of the Northwest Territories’ New Approach to Energy and Climate Change
This week
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 27: An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act, Deemed Read Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act, to be read for the …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion 56-20(1): Code of Conduct Referral to the Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when I am outside of this chamber, I make every effort to consider the 18 other Members of the 20th …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 729-20(1): Unmarked Graves and Impacts of Archaeological Sites Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, that is a huge question, and I am certainly committed to working with the Member, with the Indigenous government and …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 722-20(1): Timeline Update on Forthcoming Justice Legislation Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as was so well stated in the Member's statement, I think that, you know, as we look at the challenges …
Introduced legislation Government bill 27 An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 18: An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Name Act, Carried Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member of Yellowknife South, that Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Name Act, be …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Tabled Document 345-20(): Northwest Territories Law Foundation 42nd Annual Report for the Period End ing June 30, 2024 Tabled Document 346-20(): Legal Aid Commission of the Northwest Territories Annual Report 2023-2024 Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following two documents: Northwest Territories Law Foundation 42nd Annual Report and Legal Aid Commission of the Northwest Territories Annual …
Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Jay Macdonald: Strengthening Community Wildfire Readiness Jay Macdonald: Strengthening Community Wildfire Readiness
Three weeks ago
Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada Lack of rent control in N.W.T. to be reassessed this year, minister says Lack of rent control in N.W.T. to be reassessed this year, minister says
Two months ago
Mentioned by CBC N.W.T. premier appoints minister for 'major, nation-building' infrastructure projects N.W.T. premier appoints minister for 'major, nation-building' infrastructure projects
Mentioned by CBC N.W.T. premier appoints minister for 'major, nation-building' infrastructure projects N.W.T. premier appoints minister for 'major, nation-building' infrastructure projects
Mentioned by Cabin Radio NWT premier announces cabinet shuffle NWT premier announces cabinet shuffle
Mentioned by NNSL Media Premier R.J. Simpson announces cabinet shuffle Premier R.J. Simpson announces cabinet shuffle
Mentioned by CKLB Radio Cabinet shuffle sees Premier Simpson hand off some of his responsibilities Cabinet shuffle sees Premier Simpson hand off some of his responsibilities
Three months ago
Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Jay Macdonald: Building Resilience Together: Advancing Climate Adaptation in the NWT Jay Macdonald: Building Resilience Together: Advancing Climate Adaptation in the NWT
Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Jay Macdonald: Building Resilience Together: Advancing Climate Adaptation in the NWT Jay Macdonald: Building Resilience Together: Advancing Climate Adaptation in the NWT
Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Jay Macdonald: Ready for Wildfire 2025 Jay Macdonald: Ready for Wildfire 2025
More than three months ago
Introduced legislation Government bill 15 Northwest Territories Indigenous-Led Conservation Fund Establishment Act