Lesa Semmler

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MLA for Inuvik Twin Lakes
Won her last election, in 2023, with 72% of the vote.
Three days ago
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Tabled Document 359-20(1): 2025-2026 Health and Social Services Authority Budgets Summary Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document: The 2025-2026 Health and Social Services Authority Budgets Summary. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 757-20(1): Health Permit Requirements Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I believe the only -- within the legislation, but don't quote me because I don't have it in front of …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 750-20(1): Addiction and Substance Abuse Treatments in the Northwest Territories Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, one of the things that we heard loud and clear from many users of the service is that there used …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 694-20(1): Congratulations to Graduates in Inuvik Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, June is the month of graduation in Inuvik. We'll be -- you know, when I get home, I'll be able …
This week
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 744-20(1): Prescription Medication Costs for Seniors Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And, Mr. Speaker, what I would like to say is the benefit -- pharmacy -- I don't know how to say it …
Mentioned by NNSL Media Health and Social Services Minister can't guarantee future hospital service Health and Social Services Minister can't guarantee future hospital service
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, I stand here today to support the motion to send the Members' Code of Conduct to the standing committee on …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion 55-20(1): Staffing Solutions to Rebuild and Reform Healthcare Now, Carried Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Member for bringing this motion and for drawing attention to the fundamental principles that guide our healthcare system. As …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 732--20(1): Action Plan of the Public Administrator of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority Mr. Speaker, not only is the public administrator worked on that area but as recently as today, I've had conversations with NTHSSA and they are working …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 727-20(1): Aven Manor 2023 Wildfire Evacuation Costs Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the relationship between the NTHSSA and Avens is between the NTHSSA and Avens, and they were supported. This -- as …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 726-20(1): Indigenous Governance and Guidance in Healthcare Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you for the question. We do involve Indigenous representatives throughout different parts of our health system to guide us in …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 719-20(1): Insured Healthcare Services / Public Administrator Workplan - NIHB Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if a patient is referred to neurology -- and I know that the Member is just using that as an …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to also recognize former Premier Cochrane. I had the pleasure to be in the 19th Assembly and have …
Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Lesa Semmler: Updates to Improving Cultural Safety and Anti-Racism Lesa Semmler: Updates to Improving Cultural Safety and Anti-Racism
A week ago
Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Lesa Semmler: Medical Travel Modernization Lesa Semmler: Medical Travel Modernization
Two weeks ago
Mentioned by Cabin Radio Plan for healthcare change comes with promise to ‘do something’ Plan for healthcare change comes with promise to ‘do something’
Three weeks ago
Mentioned by NNSL Media Premier Simpson backs health minister amid calls to remove her Premier Simpson backs health minister amid calls to remove her
Mentioned by Cabin Radio Premier backs Semmler as 3 MLAs float idea of removing her Premier backs Semmler as 3 MLAs float idea of removing her
A month ago
Mentioned by NNSL Media MLAs blast health minister over 'failed leadership' MLAs blast health minister over 'failed leadership'
Three months ago
Mentioned by CKLB Radio Major tobacco settlement to bring $185M to NWT Major tobacco settlement to bring $185M to NWT
Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Lesa Semmler: Long-Term Care Lesa Semmler: Long-Term Care
Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Minister Semmler Issues Statement on Court Approved Tobacco Compensation Plan Minister Semmler Issues Statement on Court Approved Tobacco Compensation Plan
Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Lesa Semmler: Transitional Housing Addictions Recovery Program Update Lesa Semmler: Transitional Housing Addictions Recovery Program Update
Mentioned by Yahoo News UK Deaths of 3 Dehcho residents have MLAs demanding an investigation Deaths of 3 Dehcho residents have MLAs demanding an investigation
More than three months ago
Voted Yes on Vote #135 on Bill 16, An Act to Amend the Income Tax Act
Voted Yes on Vote #134 on Bill 14, An Act to Amend the Securities Act
Voted Yes on Vote #133 on Bill 13, An Act to Amend the Interpretation Act
Voted Yes on Vote #132 on Bill 12, An Act to Amend the Apprenticeship, Trades and Occupational Certification Act
Voted Yes on Vote #72 on Bill 11, Legislative Assembly Standardization Act
Voted Yes on Vote #65 on Motion 12-19(2): Revocation of Appointment to the Executive Council, Carried