Rocky Simpson

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MLA for Hay River South
Won his last election, in 2019, with 52% of the vote.
This week
Mentioned by Waterloo Region Record N.W.T. may need 'different way' to handle floods, says Hay River MLA N.W.T. may need 'different way' to handle floods, says Hay River MLA
Mentioned by Cabin Radio NWT may need 'different way' to handle floods, says Hay River MLA NWT may need 'different way' to handle floods, says Hay River MLA
Mentioned by Cabin Radio May 13: Aftermath of flooding in Hay River and KFN May 13: Aftermath of flooding in Hay River and KFN
Two weeks ago
Mentioned by CBC.ca 'She could have died': Grandparents disappointed with granddaughter's care at Hay River hospital 'She could have died': Grandparents disappointed with granddaughter's care at Hay River hospital
Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada 'She could have died': Grandparents disappointed with granddaughter's care at Hay River hospital 'She could have died': Grandparents disappointed with granddaughter's care at Hay River hospital
A month ago
Mentioned by NNSL Media Opinion: Premier’s censorship of MLAs comments an abuse of power, columnist Nancy Vail argues Opinion: Premier’s censorship of MLAs comments an abuse of power, columnist Nancy Vail argues
Mentioned by CBC.ca NWT government passes budget with opposition from 6 MLAs NWT government passes budget with opposition from 6 MLAs
Mentioned by CBC.ca N.W.T. government passes budget with opposition from 6 MLAs N.W.T. government passes budget with opposition from 6 MLAs
Two months ago
Mentioned by Cabin Radio NWT budget passes but MLAs from smaller communities vote no NWT budget passes but MLAs from smaller communities vote no
Mentioned by NNSL Media GNWT budget for 2022-23 passes despite opposition from MLAs representing smaller communities GNWT budget for 2022-23 passes despite opposition from MLAs representing smaller communities
Mentioned by CBC.ca N.W.T. premier apologizes after MLA cut off during speech on systemic racism N.W.T. premier apologizes after MLA cut off during speech on systemic racism
Mentioned by Cabin Radio Systemic racism debate erupts after Cochrane interrupts MLA Systemic racism debate erupts after Cochrane interrupts MLA
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1077-19(2): Cost of Living Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we hear that, you know, people are considering leaving the NWT and we, and I know of some people that ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 220-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act - Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together - Overrepresentation of Indigenous Children and Youth in Child and Family Services, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Committee Report 26-19(2). During committee's consideration, the Member for Range Lake rose on a Point ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recorded Vote In favour.
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 51: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2023-2023, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the reason I put my name forward for the office that I now hold was to advocate for the community ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 1070-19(2): Rising Cost of Living Thank you, Mr. Speaker, you caught me off guard. Mr. Speaker, in Hay River, and throughout the NWT, residents have been shocked by the high utility ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Report Of Committee Of The Whole Mr. Speaker, your Committee has been considering Bill 23, Bill 29, and Committee Report 26-19(2) and would like to report progress with 19 motions carried, and ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize my wife Betty and our eldest daughter Chelsea. Thank you.
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Report 28-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Bill 39: An Act to Amend the Post-Secondary Education Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Post-Secondary Education Advisory Committees The Standing Committee determined that the description of the creation and functioning of the quality assurance Advisory Committees ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recorded Vote In favour.
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 1059-19(2): Recruitment and REtention of Health Care Professionals Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, access to healthcare professionals, family diagnosis and treatment is a paramount to our residents. Mr. Speaker, will the Minister of ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Report Of Committee Of The Whole Mr. Speaker, your C Committee has been considering Bill 23, 29, 39, and 41; Committee Report 26-19(2); Tabled Document 561-19(2), and would like to report progress ...
Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 1063-19(2): Recruitment and Retention of Health Care Professionals Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, over the past several years, our northern health care system has been tested when it comes to recruitment of health ...
More than three months ago
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
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