Yesterday

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion that Committee Report 34-18(3) be Received and Moved to Committee of the Whole, Carried Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Yellowknife Centre, that Committee Report 34-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Motion to Receive Committee Report 34-18(3) and Move into Committee of the Whole, Carried Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to waive rule 100(4) and to have Committee Report 34-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Recycling in Nahendeh Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In my riding, like others, there are no recycling facilities for paper, cardboard, and metals. With increased consumerism, waste reduction and recycling ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 213-18(3): Thank you. I just need clarification. I understand that there is nothing in the Dehcho, Akaitcho, and Acho Dene process. I understand that it is under ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Report 34-18(3): Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your Standing Committee on Social Development is pleased to provide its report on the review of Bill 45, Corrections Act. Thank you, ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Bill 42: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products Tax Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be real quick and short. I don't support a carbon tax. I don't. I don't think it is great. It ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 833-18(3): Recycling in Nahendeh I appreciate the Minister for his response here today. My final question for the Minister here in regards to this concern that I have brought forward ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 228-18(3): Thank you, Mr. Chair. I represent six communities in Nahendeh. Four of them are designated authorities, one is a hamlet, and one is village. I think ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Report 34-18(3): Standing Committee on Social Development Report on the Review of Bill 45: Corrections Act Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The other side of this. Introduction Bill 45: Corrections Act, sponsored by the Department of Justice, received second reading in the Legislative ...

Two days ago

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Question 827-(3): Manufacturing Policy I thank the Minister. He kind of answered my third question, so I am just going to go to my last question here. When you look ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Committee Motion 194-18(3): Bill 42: An Act to Amend the Petroleum Products Tax Act - Substitution of Clause 22, Defeated Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was going to support looking at it to move to January 1st. However, we see this in writing, and it says ...

Spoke in the Legislative Assembly on Eulogy for Floyd Daniels Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I regret to inform that Floyd Daniels passed away on Sunday, August 18th, at the University Hospital in Edmonton after a ...

This week

Voted Yes on Vote #254 on Bill 48, Post-Secondary Education Act

Voted Yes on Vote #253 on Bill 37, An Act to Amend the Oil and Gas Operations Act

A week ago

Voted Yes on Vote #252 on Bill 36, An Act to Amend the Petroleum Resources Act

Voted Yes on Vote #251 on Bill 58, Justice Administration Statutes Amendment Act

Voted Yes on Vote #250 on Bill 57, An Act to Amend the Employment Standards Act

Voted Yes on Vote #249 on Bill 54, Standard Interest Rates Statutes Amendment Act

More than three months ago

Mentioned by CBC.ca NWT ministers of health, infrastructure to face possible ouster this week The fates of two N.W.T. ministers hang in the balance after MLAs Kieron Testart and Shane Thompson provided a notice of motion to kick them out of cabinet Monday. The notices come after Health and Social Services Minister Glen Abernethy and ...

Mentioned by Cabin Radio The legislature's back for four weeks. Here's what's going on The Northwest Territories' politicians are back in action at the legislature for the next four weeks, starting on Thursday afternoon. As usual, those weeks will be a mixture of cabinet members introducing new or amended government programs and services ...

Mentioned by Tweed Daily News (press release) Elderly put in danger as nurses 'pulled in every direction' FAMILIES who fear their loved ones in aged care are being neglected as they wait up to 40 minutes for assistance, want to see more staff employed immediately. Nurses and residents working at the Bupa Aged Care Pottsville Beach facility protested on ...

Mentioned by Yahoo News Canada (blog) Wrigley mother calls for change after 2-month-old waits days for medical care Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson reached out to Clillie after multiple people tagged him in the post's comments, asking if she would like to take the issue up with the N.W.T.'s health minister. Thompson said his office has already contacted the minister's ...

Mentioned by CBC.ca Wrigley mother calls for change after 2-month-old waits days for medical care Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson reached out to Clillie after multiple people tagged him in the post's comments, asking if she would like to take the issue up with the N.W.T.'s health minister. Thompson said his office has already contacted the minister's ...

Mentioned by Covington News Shane's Rib Shack thanks the men and women behind the badge Founder and CEO Shane Thompson said. ... “On behalf of NASMM, I am pleased to welcome New Phase Senior Move Management to NASMM's family of premier Senior Move Management providers,” Mary Kay Buysse, NASMM's executive director, said.

Mentioned by CHAT News Today Three people dead after small plane goes down in Northwest Territories FORT SIMPSON, N.W.T. — The Transportation Safety Board says three people have died in a light plane crash at a remote Northwest Territories lake known for its spectacular scenery. TSB spokesman Chris Krepski says a Cessna 206 plane operated by Simpson ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net 'Who killed Theresa?' Several dignitaries attended the funeral, including the lieutenant-governor Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Premier Brian Gallant and Fredericton Mayor Mike O'Brien. At the end of the service, officers lifted the Canadian flags off of Costello's and Burns's ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net New evacs on northern fires Several dignitaries attended the funeral, including the lieutenant-governor Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau, Premier Brian Gallant and Fredericton Mayor Mike O'Brien. At the end of the service, officers lifted the Canadian flags off of .... Band councils, based ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net Thousands to attend funeral Damien Healy, a media spokesman for the N.W.T. Health Department, says the male pilot and a female passenger were flown to the Fort Simpson Health Centre, but were not hurt. "Both survivors were assessed free of injuries by the physician and community ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net 'Four of 12 will not make it' Damien Healy, a media spokesman for the N.W.T. Health Department, says the male pilot and a female passenger were flown to the Fort Simpson Health Centre, but were not hurt. "Both survivors were assessed free of injuries by the physician and community ...

Mentioned by Castanet.net Wandering bison killed Damien Healy, a media spokesman for the N.W.T. Health Department, says the male pilot and a female passenger were flown to the Fort Simpson Health Centre, but were not hurt. "Both survivors were assessed free of injuries by the physician and community ...

Posted on Twitter As well, I would like to thank all the cooks who provided us with amazing food in each community we visited.

Posted on Twitter While another successful Minister's tour in the Nahendeh. I would like to thank Minister R.C. McLeod, Deputy Mini… https://t.co/2vLN7Br5Dp

Posted on Twitter Another amazing meeting with Jean Marie River First Nations' Chief, Council and residents. A lot of great discuss… https://t.co/avqMhiXkHe

Posted on Twitter Meeting with the Pehdzeh Ki First Nation Chief and Council and Minister R.C. McLeod and staff. Alot of great discu… https://t.co/gR33qg2OMm

Posted on Twitter Meeting with Nahanni Butte -Chief and Council with Minister R.C. McLeod and his staff. Thank you for the meeting. https://t.co/JcaZEux7jT

Posted on Twitter What a busy and productive day. Meeting with chief and council in Nahanni Butte with Minister McLeod and his staff… https://t.co/SQBmSPjckj

Posted on Twitter Good morning, off to Wrigley this morning with Minister R.C. McLeod for the Nahendeh Regional Tour. Looking forwa… https://t.co/n4BCGzUSXj

Posted on Twitter Good morning, off to tour three treatment centres and one correction facility with the HSS Minister and SCOSD. Looking forward to the trip.

Posted on Twitter What an amazing two weeks. Got to visit Jean Marie River, Sambaa K'e and Fort Liard. Great people to represent. Thank for your time.

Posted on Twitter Good morning Nahendeh. Weather permitting, we are off to Sambaa K'e this morning. Looking forward to chatting with the residents.

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