Two weeks ago

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Minister R.J. Simpson welcomes new Commanding Officer of RCMP’s “G” Division Minister R.J. Simpson welcomes new Commanding Officer of RCMP’s “G” Division  

A month ago

Mentioned by Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) Jagmeet Singh and N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson Hold a News Conference Jagmeet Singh and N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson Hold a News Conference  

Two months ago

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada Feds announce more money for Arctic defence with few details on infrastructure Feds announce more money for Arctic defence with few details on infrastructure  

Three months ago

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Justice Minister R.J. Simpson announces appointment of new Public Trustee Justice Minister R.J. Simpson announces appointment of new Public Trustee  

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Justice Minister R.J. Simpson announces appointment of new Public Trustee Justice Minister R.J. Simpson announces appointment of new Public Trustee  

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion 38-20(1): Consideration for the Hamlet of Enterprise to Receive Top-Up Funding, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I won't say much about this; I've spoken extensively about the wildfires, and the Member for Hay River South has spoken about …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Tabled Document 127-20(1): Mandate Letters for the Executive Council of the 20th Legislative Assembly Tabled Document 128-20(1): GNWT Search and Rescue System Review Final Report Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following two documents: Mandate Letters for the Executive Council of the 20th Legislative Assembly; and, GNWT Search and Rescue …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would also like to recognize my former colleague and current grand chief of the Tlicho, Mr. Jackson Lafferty. It was an …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 56-20(1): Western Premier's Conference 2024 Mr. Speaker, earlier this week I attended the Western Premiers' Conference in Whitehorse, along with the Premiers of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nunavut, and Yukon. …

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories R.J. Simpson: Western Premiers’ Conference 2024 R.J. Simpson: Western Premiers’ Conference 2024  

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 7: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2024, Carried Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2024, be read for the second …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion to Amend Motion 35-20(1): Emergency Plan Support for Municipalities and Community Governments, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Cabinet will be taking the 120 days to consider the motion and responding as requested if it passes. Thank you. And we …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion 34-20(1): Supporting RCMP Response to Mental Health Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Members may recall that I have already spoken on this topic, and I've stated that this is the direction that I would …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 291-20(1): Rent Control Yes, Mr. Speaker. So this did come up in the last Assembly, as the Member mentioned. I was at that time the Minister of Justice as …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 288-20(1): Ground Search and Rescue Services Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There's plenty of things I would like to do. This is one area where I would like to see something happen as …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 7: Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2024 Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 7, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2024, to be read for the first time. Thank you.

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 282-20(1): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School and Residential School System Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would have to go back because this was an issue that I dealt with as the Minister of ECE. So I …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 281-20(1): Meeting Shelter Needs in Yellowknife Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There's no conundrum here. We all work together. And the Minister of Health and Social Services can answer all of the Member's …

Introduced legislation Government bill 7 Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2024

Mentioned by CKLB News Illegal drugs and deadly violence at ‘crisis’ levels, says Premier R.J. Simpson Illegal drugs and deadly violence at ‘crisis’ levels, says Premier R.J. Simpson  

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories R.J. Simpson: 80th Anniversary of D-Day R.J. Simpson: 80th Anniversary of D-Day  

Mentioned by CKLB News Illegal drugs and deadly violence at ‘crisis’ levels, says Premier R.J. Simpson Illegal drugs and deadly violence at ‘crisis’ levels, says Premier R.J. Simpson  

More than three months ago

Mentioned by Cabin Radio Is it time the NWT government took more risks? Is it time the NWT government took more risks?  

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories R.J. Simpson: Mandate of the 20th Legislative Assembly R.J. Simpson: Mandate of the 20th Legislative Assembly  

Mentioned by Cabin Radio Premier sets out six themes for NWT government’s mandate Premier sets out six themes for NWT government’s mandate  

Introduced legislation Government bill 2 Missing Persons Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 94 Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023

Introduced legislation Government bill 82 Legal Profession Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 81 An Act to Amend the Education Act, No. 2

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 (Economic Development & Environment | Legislative Assembly of The Northwest Territories link) View post

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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