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MLA for Hay River North

Won his last election, in 2023, with 66% of the vote.

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Mentioned by 650 CKOM News Talk Sports ‘Arctic is not for sale’: Territorial premiers message in Washington ‘Arctic is not for sale’: Territorial premiers message in Washington  

Mentioned by CityNews Halifax Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington  

Mentioned by CityNews Toronto Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadians continue diplomatic push in Washington  

This week

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 18: An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act, Carried Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act, will …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Tabled Document 285-20(1): Plain Language Summary for Bill 18: An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act Tabled Document 286-20(1): Statement of Consistency for Bill 18: An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act Mr. Speaker, I wish to table the following two documents: Plain Language Summary for Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act; …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We're honoured to be joined by some folks from Hay River here today, both on the floor of the House and in …

A week ago

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 18: An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act Mr. Speaker, I wish to present to the House Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act, to be read for the …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 447-20(1): Renaming of the Northwest Territories Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I don't have an appetite to direct GNWT resources to this. This is the kind of initiative that would take significant consultation, …

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

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 444-20(1): On-the-Land Healing Camp Initiative Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I also think the NGOs in Yellowknife are well placed to reach out to the Indigenous governments. We can provide phone …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 442-20(1): Public Safety and RCMP Support Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And the Member is correct, I have announced that we are looking to introduce three pieces of legislation to help with public …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We're lucky to have a number of distinguished guests with us today in the gallery, and so I would like to recognize …

Mentioned by North of 60 Mining News NWT builds mining future at AME 2025 NWT builds mining future at AME 2025  

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada R.J. Simpson talks biggest challenges to N.W.T. in territorial address R.J. Simpson talks biggest challenges to N.W.T. in territorial address  

Mentioned by CBC.ca R.J. Simpson talks biggest challenges to N.W.T. in territorial address R.J. Simpson talks biggest challenges to N.W.T. in territorial address  

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 68-20(1): Committee Report 17-20(1): Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges Interim Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly - Short Titles for Bills, Carried Thank you, Mr. Chair. And Cabinet does have a position on this one because this is a recommendation for government and so when there's a recommendation …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 67-20(1): Committee Report 17-20(1): Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges Interim Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly - Ministers' Statements in Committee of the Whole - Rule 9.1(16), Carried You can be forgiven, Mr. Speaker. We've only worked together five years, come on. Or Mr. Chair, I apologize. I'm just joking, of course. That's what …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 66-20(1): Committee Report 17-20(1): Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges Interim Report on the Review of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly - Ministers' Statements in Committee of the Whole, Carried Thank you, Mr. Chair. I just want to make clear that Cabinet doesn't have a position on this. All the Cabinet Ministers may vote the same …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 18: An Act to Amend the Partnership and Business Names Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I give notice that on Friday, February 7th, 2025, I will be present Bill 18, An Act to Amend the Partnership and …

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories R.J. Simpson: Sessional Statement R.J. Simpson: Sessional Statement  

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories R.J. Simpson: Minister Absent From the House R.J. Simpson: Minister Absent From the House  

Mentioned by Cabin Radio Premier RJ Simpson delivers first territorial address Premier RJ Simpson delivers first territorial address  

Mentioned by Cabin Radio ‘We are not immune,’ says NWT premier as trade war appears to ignite ‘We are not immune,’ says NWT premier as trade war appears to ignite  

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson condemns U.S. tariffs, reaffirms NWT’s commitment to a united Canadian response Premier R.J. Simpson condemns U.S. tariffs, reaffirms NWT’s commitment to a united Canadian response  

Two weeks ago

Mentioned by Cabin Radio Frame Lake Constituency Meeting with Premier RJ Simpson Frame Lake Constituency Meeting with Premier RJ Simpson  

More than three months ago

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

Introduced legislation Government bill 12 Business Day Statute Law Amendment Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 7 Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act 2024

Introduced legislation Government bill 2 Missing Persons 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

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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