Robert Hawkins

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MLA for Yellowknife Centre
Won his last election, in 2023, with 42% of the vote.
A week ago
Mentioned by Cabin Radio Hawkins and Testart to hold nominee program town hall Hawkins and Testart to hold nominee program town hall
Three weeks ago
Mentioned by Express ITV GMB's Charlotte Hawkins shuts down Labour minister with ruthless seven-word verdict ITV GMB's Charlotte Hawkins shuts down Labour minister with ruthless seven-word verdict
A month ago
Mentioned by Betting.betfair Ed Hawkins' IPL 2025 Verdict: Back Punjab to crack top four and Mumbai to finish bottom at 25/1 Ed Hawkins' IPL 2025 Verdict: Back Punjab to crack top four and Mumbai to finish bottom at 25/1
Mentioned by Associated Press of Pakistan Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah meets Australian High Commissioner Mr. Neil Hawkins at CM House to discuss bilateral cooperation. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah meets Australian High Commissioner Mr. Neil Hawkins at CM House to discuss bilateral cooperation.
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 25: Appropriation Act, (Operations Expenditures) 2025-2026, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Start off with the good. A hundred thousand dollars going into the program for family violence shelter network, that money was saved …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Written Question 16-20(1): Environmental Liabilities I'll withdraw.
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 659-20(1): Northwest Territories Power Corporation Distribution in Hay River Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm going to direct the question at the Minister of Finance who also works as the Minister in charge of the power …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 658-20(1): Yellowknife Drinking Water Pipeline Replacement Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a healthy, safe infrastructure is critical for any community. Mr. Speaker, the project went from several million to up to …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 655-20(1): RCMP Staffing and Position Locations Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, one of the challenges I see as the downtown MLA, that we see a lot of -- we'll call it …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 651-20(1): Investment in Promotional Campaign for Critical Mineral Mining All right. Hopefully I'll have the whole question period to myself, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during PDAC, the Minister of ITI announced the North of 60 …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion to Amend Motion 52:20(1), as amended: Strengthening Support for Nurses and Healthcare Workers - Third Clause, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I was going to let this one go but I think to be true to myself, I had mentioned in committee -- …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion 51-20(1): Affirmative Action Policy, Defeated Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, there's been a lot of talk about this since it's been, in my humble opinion, rammed through. This policy change …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, I want to -- oddly enough, I'll do it this way: I want to acknowledge the great statement by …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 615-20(1): Scientists Act and REgulations All right, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I want to talk about the Scientists Act, including its regulations. Now, it isn't necessarily the most …
Mentioned by Portsmouth News Four men sentenced following "shocking" and "unacceptable" violence after Saints game Four men sentenced following "shocking" and "unacceptable" violence after Saints game
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 650-20(1): Recruitment and Retention of Healthcare Workers Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions will be for the Minister of Health and Social Services. So the compliment first. Mr. Speaker, I hear the recruitment …
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 647-20(1): Collaboration between Housing Northwest Territories and the Northwest Territories Disability Council Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm not sure what the Minister's saying I'm not allowed to ask about secrets according to you. So there's no secrets, I …
Mentioned by Cabin Radio Hawkins ordered to withdraw remarks aimed at Morgan Hawkins ordered to withdraw remarks aimed at Morgan
Mentioned by Associated Press of Pakistan Australian High Commissioner, Neil Hawkins calls on Federal Minister for Privatisation, Board of Investment & Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan Australian High Commissioner, Neil Hawkins calls on Federal Minister for Privatisation, Board of Investment & Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan
Two months ago
Mentioned by NNSL Media Motion to cut $5.25 million from Department of Education, Culture and Employment defeated Motion to cut $5.25 million from Department of Education, Culture and Employment defeated
Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada 3 MLAs pitch idea of voting bloc as way to be taken more seriously by N.W.T. cabinet 3 MLAs pitch idea of voting bloc as way to be taken more seriously by N.W.T. cabinet
Mentioned by CBC.ca 3 MLAs pitch idea of voting bloc as way to be taken more seriously by N.W.T. cabinet 3 MLAs pitch idea of voting bloc as way to be taken more seriously by N.W.T. cabinet
Mentioned by NNSL Media MLAs seek answers on doctors, top health administrator MLAs seek answers on doctors, top health administrator
Mentioned by NNSL Media Renaming the NWT? Not happening anytime soon, says premier Renaming the NWT? Not happening anytime soon, says premier
More than three months ago
Introduced legislation Government bill 8 An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act
Introduced legislation Government bill 1 An Act to Amend the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council Act
Posted on Twitter Things are really coming around today and life is getting right back to normal. Thank you for all the calls and emails.
Posted on Twitter Well folks it looks like things went a different way. May I wish all candidates, including Ms. Green, well... https://t.co/XDuEjvAI1O
Posted on Twitter Being an MLA is about a lot of things, not one thing. I'm willing to get out and meet the people that matter and... https://t.co/vDM7rjMYut
Posted on Twitter https://t.co/IHGqK7vc0y
Posted on Twitter Santa Claus Parade update. https://t.co/6CnUWqDjjU
Posted on Twitter You know you've lived in the north a long time when you say it's warmed up to a balmy -18c.
Posted on Twitter TONIGHT is the NWT Disabilities Council Annual Benefit Auction, doors open at 6.15pm at the YK Inn (basement).... https://t.co/MXXxlFoHqf
Posted on Twitter Being an MLA is about SERVICE to our Community. That's how I start each and every day. https://t.co/uaxjqv7Jf3
Posted on Twitter After a night of fantastic door knocking, I come home to fried noodles and congee made by my father in-law.... https://t.co/91SX6lkml4
Posted on Twitter As usual, things couldn't be more exciting. I'm looking forward to this evenings discussion at the Status of... https://t.co/DxbRMJDycS
Voted Yes on Vote #302 on Motion 54-17(5): Climate Change Planning, Carried
Voted Yes on Vote #290 on Bill 72, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2015-2016
Voted Yes on Vote #275 on Motion 50-17(5): Medical Travel Policy, Carried
Voted Yes on Vote #292 on Bill 72, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2015-2016
Voted Yes on Vote #295 on Bill 72, Supplementary Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 2, 2015-2016