Shane Thompson

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  • His favourite word is work.

MLA for Nahendeh

Won his last election, in 2019, with 61% of the vote.


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Mentioned by North of 60 Mining News Vital First Nation rare earth partnership Vital First Nation rare earth partnership  

Yesterday

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Tribute to Nolan Swartzentruber Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Nolan Swartzentruber arrived in Iqaluit in 1974, assuming assigned duties as a classroom teacher at Nakasuk Elementary School followed by tenure as ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 119-19(2): Supporting NWT Harvesters Thank you, Mr. Speaker. COVID-19 has affected us all and the pandemic has highlighted why meeting these mandate commitments are so important. As global supply chains ...

Two days ago

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters Yes, I do, Mr. Chair. I am here to present the 2021-2022 Main Estimates for the Department of Lands. Overall, the department's estimates propose a decrease ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 79-19(2): Tabled Document 286-19(2): Main Estimates 2021-2022 - Lands - Corporate Management - Deletion of $303,000 from Grants, Contributions and Transfers, Defeated From my understanding, we work with our Indigenous governments to identify rights-based cabins. We have heard some challenges, that people may want to assert their rights-based ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Eulogy for Claude Fontaine Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Claude Fontaine was born on October 13, 1963. His parents, Gerard and Therese Fontaine, and their six children welcomed Claude into a ...

Three days ago

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Eulogy for Alfred Diamond'C Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Fred Diamond'C was born on February 14, 1946, in Fort Liard to Edward and Laura Diamond'C. Unfortunately, his mom passed away when ...

Posted on Twitter This morning I had the honour of chatting with legislative interns from Ontario and Manitoba. Their questions were… https://t.co/YPdA4WX0VJ

A week ago

Mentioned by CKLB News Taltson River trappers to receive compensation, but what's next for them? Taltson River trappers to receive compensation, but what's next for them?  

Mentioned by Northern News Services IRC goes to bat for 'squatter' cabin owners - NNSL MEDIA IRC goes to bat for 'squatter' cabin owners - NNSL MEDIA  

Mentioned by Northern News Services Committee debates response to allegations against clerk - NNSL MEDIA Committee debates response to allegations against clerk - NNSL MEDIA  

Mentioned by West Island Blog NWTMLA Demand for Resignation of the Assembly Clerk over His Unethical Behavior NWTMLA Demand for Resignation of the Assembly Clerk over His Unethical Behavior  

Mentioned by CKLB News Legislative Assembly clerk facing multiple complaints into conduct Legislative Assembly clerk facing multiple complaints into conduct  

Mentioned by Cabin Radio Norn alleges bullying, intimidation by clerk of NWT legislature Norn alleges bullying, intimidation by clerk of NWT legislature  

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada Weather warnings remain for parts of B.C., but forecasters say snow to change to rain Weather warnings remain for parts of B.C., but forecasters say snow to change to rain  

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada Man faces 2nd-degree murder charge in Gatineau's 1st homicide of 2021 Man faces 2nd-degree murder charge in Gatineau's 1st homicide of 2021  

Mentioned by CBC.ca Clerk of N.W.T. legislature accused of bullying staff Clerk of N.W.T. legislature accused of bullying staff  

Mentioned by Northern News Services Second GNWT manager raises alarm on Tim Mercer - NNSL MEDIA Second GNWT manager raises alarm on Tim Mercer - NNSL MEDIA  

Mentioned by Northern News Services NWT clerk denies he harassed chief electoral officer - NNSL MEDIA NWT clerk denies he harassed chief electoral officer - NNSL MEDIA  

Two weeks ago

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery Thank you. Sorry about that, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the interpreters here, who are doing a great job. Yes, I speak fast, and ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Minister's Statement 113-19(2): Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission Service Innovations During Covid-19 Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today, I wish to provide an update on some of the service improvements, including the financial relief measures the Workers' Safety and ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 543-19(2): Caribou Mobile Zone I thank the Member for that question. Good news: the Department of ENR has given $30,000 to the Tlicho Government to help the people in the ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on 2020 NWT Hospitality Award Recipient Mr. Mike Gonet Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It gives me great pleasure to recognize Mr. Mike Gonet for receiving the 2020 Northwest Territories Hospitality Award. Mr. Gonet's commitment to ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 548-19(2): Climate Change Reporting Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, ENR's the lead, but we have many departments working on this. Infrastructure is the one responsible for greenhouse gas. I do ...

Posted on Twitter Yesterday I outlined the @gnwt's new approach to handling unauthorized occupants of public land - or squatters - in… https://t.co/y6ZR2uLUxp

Posted on Twitter Don't miss out on the opportunity to have your say on how the GNWT manages public land in the territory. Only two m… https://t.co/DfsHSwSsNN

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 539-19(2): Compensation for Harvesters That is an interesting question, thinking outside the box. We do think outside the box all the time. That is what ENR is about. It's working ...

A month ago

Posted on Twitter Tune in Tomorrow for CKLB’s Saturday request show as the #GNWT kicks off the “Dear #FortLiard” campaign. Supporting… https://t.co/nN0YAWa3AR

Posted on Twitter Residents of Nahendeh/Fort Liard: if you have any questions about COVID or the rules related to the local public he… https://t.co/qIsmColUfa

Posted on Twitter The #GNWT remains deeply concerned about the decision to open up development leases in the Arctic National Wildlife… https://t.co/8AVcWF5kSm

Two months ago

Posted on Twitter Strengthening our leadership on climate change, reducing the cost of power and increasing the use of alternative en… https://t.co/s9EExluKK4

Posted on Twitter Just a friendly reminder that beginning tomorrow most #GNWT offices will be closed for the the holidays and will re… https://t.co/vHUluWAoo6

Posted on Twitter The Department of Lands is drafting new regulations for the Public Land Act. Have your say on how the GNWT should a… https://t.co/lHtwiN2dB5

Three months ago

Posted on Twitter The Mobile Core Bathurst Caribou Management Zone is now in effect for this winter season. This no-harvest zone is o… https://t.co/cwj44rbZzW

More than three months ago

Voted Yes on Vote #64 on Bill , Motion 12-19(2): Revocation of Appointment to the Executive Council, Carried

Voted Yes on Vote #63 on Bill 10, Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act

Voted Yes on Vote #43 on Bill 10, Temporary Variation of Statutory Time Periods (COVID-19 Pandemic Measures) Act

Voted Yes on Vote #61 on Bill 8, Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2020-2021

Voted Yes on Vote #60 on Bill 9, Supplementary Appropriations Act (Operations Expenditures), No. 1, 2020-2021

Voted Yes on Vote #41 on Bill 8, Supplementary Appropriations Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 2, 2020-2021