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  • His favourite word was know.
Historical Information Rocky Simpson is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly October 2023, as MLA for Hay River South

Lost his last election, in 2023, with 30% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. And I'll just be brief here. I just want to make a couple comments, is that, you know, when I look at this part of the -- you know, the capital budget, it's a big chunk, and it's really meaningful to contractors in the Northwest Territories. They're relying on this portion of the budget to continue operating through this transition period of government and going forward as well. So I just want to make sure that -- you know, that government is aware of that and that this is needed. And the other thing as well is that, you know, we got to make sure that, you know, the Indigenous governments, you know, have a strong role to play in that part of it as well, to make sure that they are getting some of this work. And if they get that work, you know, I would be -- I would hope that they would actually joint venture if they're going to do that with northern contractors versus southern contractors as well. So I guess it's just more of a comment there just to keep it upfront that we want to make sure the work stays in the North and it actually happens to keep businesses alive here. Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. Yeah, I just wanted to make sure that -- you know, that we talked about, you know, fire damage and the impact on tourism. So I'm glad that, you know, your department is on it and watching it and understand the importance of tourism in the South Slave and throughout the Northwest Territories. Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. Yeah, like, I guess, just to use, say, Alexander Falls campsite and Louise, there was some extensive damage. Not to the structures themselves, but to the area around it, which I suspect was going to compromise the use of it possibly this summer. And so that's kind of concern to me because tourism is going to be very important in the South Slave. You know, with the low water levels, shipping problems, and all that, we're seeing a decrease, I guess, in opportunities there. So, you know, we're going to be losing stalls and that. So I'm just wondering if -- and this, I guess, is more of an operational, I'm sorry. But we have, you know, two tourism operators that we could be supporting who do have beds to take up that slack. Is that something that we are looking at doing to kind of offset some of that? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. I just want to -- you know, we had the fire here this -- you know, I guess in the spring and in the -- you know, this last one here and some of it impacted some of the parks. I'm just wondering if any of this infrastructure -- any of these infrastructure projects have been impacted by the fire. Are we seeing anything being pushed back because of that? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. Yeah, I guess I'm just -- I'm just pleased to see that, you know, that we're moving along with it and that, you know, we're hoping the completion date is still going to be good. We need those beds as, you know, as Hay River has an aging population. And I just want to make sure I got a bed when it's built. Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. I guess that was my next question. Has the site been secured for it, and you have answered that. Is that site -- will it be adjacent to the current health centre, or will it be accessible, I guess, as -- will there be some type of connection between the health centre and this facility? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. Can we -- I guess I'd like to know there what work, I guess, has been completed to date on the project and is the -- as well as the estimated completion date, is that still a good date that -- is it still relevant? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. Yeah, I just want to know if there's been a requirement to update the cost and scope of work for the project? Thank you.

Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Madam Chair. I just want to talk about the long-term care facility for Hay River. It's something that's needed, and I'm glad to see it's in -- still in the capital budget. I guess my first question is has there been a need to update the cost and scope of work for that project? Thank you.

Question 1599-19(2): Dredging in Hay River September 29th, 2023

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yeah, I just wanted to do these off the cuff here to make sure that I was satisfied that the Minister was up to speed on this file, and she seems to be. So I guess I would -- and a good thing is that I hear that we are looking at -- looking for funding or support from the federal government, I think, for ongoing harbour maintenance, and I just want to make sure that, you know, that we don't let off on that and that the Minister keeps after the feds for that because we've got -- we've got a fairly big harbour there, and there's a lot more work to do. Thank you.