A month ago

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Assent To Bills Please be seated. Colleagues, it's now my turn to talk. I listened to 12 replies to the budget, so I got my binder ready to go. …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 616-20(1): Events of February 28 to March 2, 2025 Colleagues, this past weekend, February 28th to March 2nd, was a very busy weekend for me. As you are all aware, the King Charles III Coronation …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 602-20(1): James Williams, Regional 2024 Tom Longboat Award Recipient Colleagues, the Tom Longboat Award was established in 1951 to recognize Indigenous athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. The awards have been given …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 594-20(1): Recognition of Gavin Wilkes Colleagues, today, I would like to talk about an individual who is a great-grandson of Baptiste Cazon, the former chief for Liidlii Kue First Nation. The …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 580-20(1): Derwin Clille, Electricity Canada Lifesaving Award Recipient Colleagues, last August, unfortunately there was a house fire in the community of Jean Marie River. One of the residents, Mr. Derwin Clille, the plant superintendent …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 572-20(1): Lydia Nelner, Indigenous Sports Circle Award Winner Colleagues, I had the opportunity to attend the Indigenous Sports Circle NWT award ceremony on Saturday, December 7th. One of the reasons for attending this important …

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada MLA's social media post doesn't affect finance minister's work, N.W.T. Speaker rules MLA's social media post doesn't affect finance minister's work, N.W.T. Speaker rules  

Mentioned by CBC.ca MLA's social media post doesn't affect finance minister's work, N.W.T. Speaker rules MLA's social media post doesn't affect finance minister's work, N.W.T. Speaker rules  

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 561-20(1): Paul Stipdonk Memorial Soccer Tournament Colleagues, the Paul Stipdonk Memorial Soccer Tournament in Fort Simpson is not just a sporting event; it is a celebration of community spirit, resilience, and the …

Mentioned by Cabin Radio ‘I expect more of you,’ speaker says of NWT MLAs ‘I expect more of you,’ speaker says of NWT MLAs  

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 550-20(1): Trades Awareness Program and Awards Recipients Colleagues, this past September I had to travel to Fort Smith for personal reasons when I ran into the trades awareness coordinator, and he informed me …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Prayer Please be seated. Thank you, Karen Mitchell for the opening prayer today. Before we get into today's business, colleagues, I will now bring my ruling on …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Colleagues, I'd like to recognize two pages from the Nahendeh riding, Jackson Martineau and a special one, Serena Gargan who is the granddaughter - granddaughter - …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 540-20(1): Gilbert and Mary Jane Cazon 2024 Operator of the Year Award Colleagues, on Tuesday, November 5TH to Thursday, November 7th, NWT Tourism held their annual 2024 AGM, conference, industry awards recipients and fundraising auction in Yellowknife. They …

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Member's Statement 530-20(1): Recognition of Roger Pilling, Recipient of Northwest Territories Outstanding Elder Volunteer Award Colleagues, today I found out I'm now a senior. Today, I'd like to recognize Mr. Roger Pilling on being selected as the 2024 elder volunteer. He …

Two months ago

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada Use of N.W.T. man's Indigenous name in integrity commissioner complaint an 'invasion' Use of N.W.T. man's Indigenous name in integrity commissioner complaint an 'invasion'  

More than three months ago

Mentioned by Cabin Radio New website offers ‘sneaker preview’ of what NWT speaker is doing New website offers ‘sneaker preview’ of what NWT speaker is doing  

Mentioned by NNSL Media MLAs heading to Australia for Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference MLAs heading to Australia for Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference  

Mentioned by Yahoo Canada Sports 'Irritated' N.W.T. minister learned of Suncor spill into Athabasca River when media called 'Irritated' N.W.T. minister learned of Suncor spill into Athabasca River when media called  

Mentioned by Government of Northwest Territories Shane Thompson: Water Monitoring | Gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest Shane Thompson: Water Monitoring | Gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest  

Mentioned by Cabin Radio NWT Election 2023 NWT Election 2023  

Mentioned by CBC.ca N.W.T. Speaker Shane Thompson on the 2024 wildfire season N.W.T. Speaker Shane Thompson on the 2024 wildfire season  

Mentioned by CBC.ca N.W.T. Speaker Shane Thompson on the 2024 wildfire season N.W.T. Speaker Shane Thompson on the 2024 wildfire season  

Mentioned by Cabin Radio Shane Thompson opts for the no-nonsense approach Shane Thompson opts for the no-nonsense approach  

Introduced legislation Government bill 78 Waste Reduction and Resource Recovery Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 74 Forest Act

Posted on Twitter #AWG2023 closing ceremonies on February 4 brought the circumpolar north together in a sea of sportsmanship and cult… https://t.co/8jMuUcJEgM

Posted on Twitter Thank you to the Team NT chefs de mission for all of your hard work and dedication. You have helped to make… https://t.co/zxo1av0sDl

Posted on Twitter It was a pleasure having breakfast with the parents of #AWG2023 athletes this morning. Thank you for supporting you… https://t.co/DJFGuwoqhx

Posted on Twitter Since 2019 we have been working with the community government of #Tsiigehtchic to change their status from a Charte… https://t.co/CBKVhBT9Td

Posted on Twitter Storm Cabell-White walked away with a gold ulu at #AWG2023. Storm references her time spent with Liam Gill as the f… https://t.co/wPu4a0ZK5Q

Posted on Twitter Excited to meet with Ministers and the #AWGIC to discuss the future of the Games. The AWGIC is full of dedicated in… https://t.co/ReJTAgdxpo

Posted on Twitter I am glad to see such a great group of youth volunteering at these long running games that focus on athletics, spor… https://t.co/N4gU1dsuO6

Posted on Twitter I wish the best of luck to all of the NWT athletes as we support and celebrate the hard work you’ve done to achieve… https://t.co/7jh8PaDIZ7

Introduced legislation Government bill 67 An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act

Introduced legislation Government bill 66 An Act to Amend the Property Assessment and Taxation Act

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

Statements in the House