R.J. Simpson

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Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek respond to the signing of the Mackenzie Valley Highway Memorandum of Understanding by Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Gwich’in Tribal Council, and Pehdzéh Kı̨ First Nation Premier R.J. Simpson and Minister Caroline Wawzonek respond to the signing of the Mackenzie Valley Highway Memorandum of Understanding by Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Gwich’in Tribal Council, and Pehdzéh Kı̨ First Nation  

This week

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters Thank you, Mr. Chair. I will not be supporting this motion. I don't understand why we are rolling back transparency. You know, it's already happened. It's …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1302-20(1): Leaving the Northwest Territories for Health Care Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe Housing NWT does their own infrastructure acquisition, so this would be directed to the Minister of housing. Thank you.

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1298-20(1): Government Response to Review of Residential Tenancies Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Absolutely, they get paid to do that. When we develop legislation, it's done with Members of this Assembly. As I've said before, …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1297-20(1): Evidence on Land Claim Obligation Fulfilment Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's not a small question. A lot of the work that we do involves Indigenous governments. That's the reason work gets done. …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1292-20(1): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Former Students Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can take this back, I can have conversations. But I think we're going to need to involve the Member, involve Tlicho …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1291-20(1): Engaging on Outstanding Issues with Lutselk'e Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I haven't dismissed any concerns on reconciliation. I've been trying for a couple of years to get into the community, have not …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We have a couple of visitors from Fort Smith here today, and their MLA is out representing the territory on the national …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 217-20(1): Government Accountability Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the responsibility all of us carry as Members of this Legislative Assembly. In our system of consensus government, …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Tabled Document 537-20(1): United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Action Plan Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following document: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Action Plan. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1282-20(1): Transboundary Water Agreements Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Member's referencing an upcoming speaking event. I am not exactly sure which one. I've been doing this for the past couple …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 216-20(1): Minister Absent from the House Mr. Speaker, I wish to advise the House that the Honourable Member for Thebacha, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be absent from the House …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 214-20(1): United Nations Declaration Implementation Action Plan Mr. Speaker, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples establishes the minimum standard for the survival, dignity, and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide. …

A week ago

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

Mentioned by My North Now Premier R.J. Simpson welcomes new commander of Joint Task Force North Premier R.J. Simpson welcomes new commander of Joint Task Force North  

Two months ago

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson announces end to seasonal time changes in the NWT Premier R.J. Simpson announces end to seasonal time changes in the NWT  

Mentioned by My North Now Premier R.J. Simpson announces end to seasonal time changes in the NWT Premier R.J. Simpson announces end to seasonal time changes in the NWT  

Mentioned by CBC Northwest Territories premier responds to Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation’s calls for apology Northwest Territories premier responds to Łutsel K'e Dene First Nation’s calls for apology  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson responds to recent concerns regarding Timber Bay Premier R.J. Simpson responds to recent concerns regarding Timber Bay  

Mentioned by My North Now Premier R.J. Simpson speaks on Trans Day of Visibility Premier R.J. Simpson speaks on Trans Day of Visibility  

Mentioned by gov.nt.ca Premier R.J. Simpson marks Trans Day of Visibility Premier R.J. Simpson marks Trans Day of Visibility  

Three months ago

Mentioned by CPAC.ca PM Mark Carney Meets with N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson – March 12, 2026 PM Mark Carney Meets with N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson – March 12, 2026  

Mentioned by My North Now Premier R.J. Simpson makes statement on new federal investment in the North Premier R.J. Simpson makes statement on new federal investment in the North  

Mentioned by Cabin Radio Premier says GNWT ‘improving how we work with NGO sector’ Premier says GNWT ‘improving how we work with NGO sector’  

More than three months ago

Introduced legislation Government bill 42 Tlego'hli Got'ine Final Self-Government Agreement Act

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

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

Posted on Facebook (Economic Development & Environment | Legislative Assembly of The Northwest Territories 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