This week

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 762-20(1): Functional Communications Review Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So in 2023, we had a contractor to go out and engage the public and talk about how they feel that we …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 758-20(1): Implementation of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls to Action Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So in other jurisdictions in Canada, the Calls for Justice are to highlight a segment of the population that is ignored often …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 751-20(1): Senior Envoy to the Government of Canada Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think that that -- well, I know that that trip to Ottawa with the Council of Leaders really highlighted the importance …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 746-20(1): Mandate Implementation Update Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And it might not sound like a big question, but that's a big question. We're talking about a culture change in had …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 743-20(1): Shelter Encampments in Yellowknife Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So I'll answer one of the questions in there. So what's happening now is that the different entities who are involved in …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 742-20(1): Shelter Encampments in Yellowknife Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And the Member's correct, we did take a number of steps to ensure there were enough shelter beds, and so that was …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 140-20(1): United Way Annual Workplace Donation Campaign Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share that the Government of the Northwest Territories has launched this year's United Way Workplace Giving Campaign. This annual campaign …

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca R.J. Simpson: United Way Annual Workplace Donation Campaign R.J. Simpson: United Way Annual Workplace Donation Campaign  

Mentioned by CKLB Radio Residents, downtown homeless campers ‘all have to get along,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson Residents, downtown homeless campers ‘all have to get along,’ says Premier R.J. Simpson  

A week ago

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. So I'll be supporting this motion, and I'll say right now that when it comes to these types of motions about the …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 731--20(1): Unhoused Encampments in yellowknife Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So I know the Member referred to these people who are stealing power and holding people hostage. I get if you are …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 730--20(1): Unhoused Encampments in yellowknife Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Member for raising this. We are working -- and trying to work more closely with the NGOs …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 720-20(1): 2023 Wildfire Emergency Response After-Action Review Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So noting that there will be a full review -- or sorry, a report back on the recommendations, I can note a …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 718-20(1): Senior Envoy to the Government of Canada Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So the envoy to Ottawa works in the Northwest Territories and works in Ottawa. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca R.J. Simpson: Intergovernmental Meetings R.J. Simpson: Intergovernmental Meetings  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca R.J. Simpson: Minister Absent From the House R.J. Simpson: Minister Absent From the House  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca R.J. Simpson: Sessional Statement R.J. Simpson: Sessional Statement  

Mentioned by My True North Now Premier Simpson hopes Western Premiers’ Conference builds a “united voice” Premier Simpson hopes Western Premiers’ Conference builds a “united voice”  

Three weeks ago

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson responds to the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet Premier R.J. Simpson responds to the swearing-in of Prime Minister Carney’s Cabinet  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on Premier Pillai’s announcement Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on Premier Pillai’s announcement  

A month ago

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on the 2025 Northern Premiers’ Forum Premier R.J. Simpson reflects on the 2025 Northern Premiers’ Forum  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson offers condolences on the passing of Bob Simpson Premier R.J. Simpson offers condolences on the passing of Bob Simpson  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson responds to the results of the 2025 Federal Election Premier R.J. Simpson responds to the results of the 2025 Federal Election  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson offers condolences following tragedy at Vancouver Filipino festival Premier R.J. Simpson offers condolences following tragedy at Vancouver Filipino festival  

Three months ago

Introduced legislation Government bill 24 An Act to Amend the Family Law Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 23 An Act to Amend the Children's Law Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 22 Legislation Act

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Government bill 18 An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 11 An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicles Act

Posted on Twitter It is important that we work with Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, residential school survivors, s… https://t.co/Dhtwzo4ZzN

Posted on Twitter The move to a 60 per cent reduction in child care fees paid by families, on average, continues to improve affordabi… https://t.co/SEZBlsuUcw

Posted on Twitter A renewed action plan with the funding to support it will allow us to continue to strengthen Indigenous languages i… https://t.co/jtI2BiGeVe

Posted on Twitter With an emphasis on reconciliation, Northern Studies 30 and the Treaty Simulation are practical learning modules th… https://t.co/FJAObGQadR

Posted on Twitter This land and its people are rich in culture, heritage and tradition. It is our responsibility to preserve and revi… https://t.co/jjX4kkOibT

Posted on Twitter In my role as ECE Minister I regularly meet with federal counterparts to discuss post-secondary matters such as the… https://t.co/4ljNO5bL9H

Posted on Twitter The response to this engagement on Seasonal Time Change speaks to the importance of this issue for residents and wi… https://t.co/HQvs9N0shy

Posted on Twitter Due to the learning disruptions caused by the pandemic, this year Grade 12 diploma exams will be worth 20 per cent… https://t.co/nu0hX9JbKV

Posted on Twitter Investment into early childhood will play a pivotal role in the long-term social and economic prosperity of our ter… https://t.co/vsx0Fd6Xuq

Posted on Twitter Using feedback from French language speakers across the NWT, we will continue to find ways to improve our delivery… https://t.co/kPJZyAMjze

Voted Yes on Vote #149 on Bill 28, Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2021-2022

Voted Yes on Vote #144 on Bill 27, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2020-2021

Voted Yes on Vote #143 on Bill 26, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 3, 2020-2021

Voted Yes on Vote #142 on Bill 20, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act

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

Posted on Facebook Below is a link to the member statement I made on Friday, August 23rd, 2019, the last sitting day of the 18th Legislative Assembly prior to dissolution. (VOTE! link) View post

Posted on Facebook On August 20, 2019, I made a statement in the Legislative Assembly recognizing Buffalo Joe McBryan and his inducted into the Order of the Northwest Territories. (Buffalo Joe McBryan’s induction into the Order of the Northwest Territories link) View post

Posted on Facebook On Thursday, August 15, 2019 in the Legislative Assembly I made a statement and asked questions to the Minister of Education about the proposed school bus fees in ... (Proposed school bus fees in Hay River link) View post

Posted on Facebook On August 12, 2019 I made a statement and asked questions in the Legislative Assembly about the state of the health care system in Hay River. (Health Care in Hay River link) View post

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Posted on Facebook On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 7:00 pm, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Environment will hold a number of public hearings on Bill 46: Public Lands ... (Economic Development & Environment | Legislative Assembly of The Northwest Territories link) View post

Posted on Facebook A number of people have contacted me today to try to find out what is happening with the Zoo (aka the old Hay River Hotel). Unfortunately, I was ... View post

Posted on Facebook Mon June 17 at 10:55am: Alberta Emergency Alert just issued an evacuation order for Indian Cabins. Residents of the area ordered to evacuate north on hwy 35 to ... ( Photo link) View post

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Statements in the House